We wanted to be challenged every day, so that when and if we hit the ground in a combat zone we would not only accomplish the mission but do it without losing any Rangers. We responded to adversity as if it were a drug, we wanted more. The more challenges and adversity we successfully negotiated, the more we were confident, and the more our morale flourished. Just because all soldiers may look like a Ranger, they will never be one unless they accomplish what Rangers do everyday. The leadership of the military needs to seriously concern itself with the degree to which the troops are trained not how they look.
Rangers are Rangers for a reason.
Rangers are members of the Special Operations Community for a reason. I trust you will take something positive from this. Whether you have the ability to or motivation to correct this potential wrong I trust you will forward it to the those who do possess the ability and motivation. I thank you for all your years of service. You have earned your success and as a result I am sure it is sweeter.