DEFENSE/Army trainees complete grueling 10-day Ranger training in Taichung
12/28/2025 03:48 PM
A group of Army trainees recently completed a grueling Ranger field training session in the mountainous areas of Taichung, where they endured rugged terrain, extreme fatigue and limited sleep while carrying heavy packs and equipment, according to a Military News Agency (MNA) report released Sunday.
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