Mike's Musings

What a wonderful organization! Bridging two centuries, the Arizona Rangers have quite a pedigree.

Descending from the Territorial Arizona Rangers with their short (7 1/2 years) but brilliant existence... tough, dedicated law men who cleaned up the territory, so it could go on to become the 48th star in the American flag.

Reestablished in 1957 by some surviving Arizona Rangers (old coots by that time!) a new era began. No longer law enforcement officers, our men and women became a resource to our law enforcement agencies, our schools, and some private organizations.

As time went by, the Arizona Rangers evolved. As law enforcement agencies utilized us more frequently, our missions changed, requiring specialized training, and even changes in the weaponry we employ. The uniform evolved as well, taking on a distinct, police-like appearance.

September 11, 2001 changed the entire world. The Arizona Rangers did not escape the new realities, and have had to modify many missions and acquire new training.

Today, we need to decide on how we evolve into the future. We can blow in the wind, allowing each new breeze to influence our course... or, we can be proactive, do some deep soul-searching, and then, in conjunction with the appropriate governmental and civilian agencies, establish plans that are foreward thinking and flexible.

I opt for the latter.

I ask for your support as State Adjutant. As a member of the Board of Directors, I will offer a foreward-thinking, technologically oriented, and energetic influence. I am extremely hard working, having averaged over 100 duty hours per month since I joined the Arizona Rangers, in 1999.

For the betterment of the organization, I ask for your vote. I look forward to serving as Adjutant. seeing it as a huge challenge, lots of fun, and good for the organization.