Fort Carson soldier makes history as one of the first women to complete Ranger school

One of the first women to complete Army Ranger school is based at Fort Carson.

The father of 1st Lt. Shaye Haver of Copperas Cove, Texas, confirmed Wednesday that she is one of two female soldiers scheduled to graduate Friday from Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia.

The two-month course tests soldiers’ ability to overcome fatigue, hunger and stress during combat operations.

Chris Haver called his daughter’s accomplishment “just amazing” and said, “I’m super proud.”

Haver is with the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson.

The Army hasn’t released the women’s names. It allowed them to enroll in the Ranger course as part of a push to open more combat jobs to women.

Completing the course allows them to wear the Ranger tab, but it doesn’t let them become members of the Ranger regiment.