One of the Most Selfish Things a Soldier Can Do

As mentioned by one of the finishing teams this year, training for the Best Ranger Competition can be one of the most selfish things a soldier can do. It's intense and very personal to every individual who accepts this challenge, and no one feels that intensity more than the soldier and their family unit. In addition to the soldier's day-to-day duties within their unit, it involves meal prepping, creating a good sleep schedule, spending longer hours away from home, and, as you can expect, it involves a lot of grueling and demanding training for the mind and body.

It's communicating and coordinating with your Ranger buddy and their family, too. It's providing ample time for the soldier's body to recover. It's getting to and navigating the entire weekend of the Competition with the kids in tow, and watching your husband, father, brother, son, or boyfriend push their body to the extreme. It's not knowing the outcome. Will they be cut before lunch on Friday? Will they make it to day 2 or 3?

Yet, amidst these challenges lies a profound sense of purpose and legacy. It's about embracing a tradition, a heritage that extends beyond individual aspirations—a legacy of excellence to be passed down with pride. It's all about those toddlers cheering, "Go, Daddy, Go!" and "You've got this, Dad!" resonating from the sidelines, a testament to that enduring love and support.

So, to all the family members who steadfastly stand behind their Rangers, we extend our deepest appreciation to you. We are always grateful for the sacrifices you, as a family, make, not only for this competition but also for our country.

We couldn't do this all without you!