The Legacy of the 75th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan

To our GWOT Veterans—if you feel today like it was all for nothing, know this: Because of you, we have everything. Every opportunity, every chance to compete, and the same opportunity to arrive on the cutting edge of battle. The word “service” has been so overused that the idea of our Rangers as servants to our Nation is hard to grasp; it comes in and out of focus. It feels abstract in the moment, yet in retrospect, it is crystal clear. It’s not likely that those who came before us understood the impact they would have on the Ranger Regiment, the Army, and the Nation. There are no words that can repay or fully recognize their commitment to the Ranger creed, their fellow Rangers, and our Nation. They remain immortalized as our heroes, their service to us continues long after their tour of duty has ended. Today, there is only one word to describe how we current Rangers feel on Veterans Day. Gratitude. We are grateful for those who chose this path, and through their service, not only