The Ranger Creed | Matthew DeGraaf | TEDxYouth@Hewitt

[@mike47734]

This man is one of the only teachers I had in high school that actually made a difference for me. I was really horrible at math but instead of him giving up on me, he worked with me through my lunch period, three of my free periods and my math class with him almost everyday. He never gave up on me and is the only teacher that really stuck with me. Thanks a lot Mr. DeGraaf!

[@lancequek5203]

RLTW

[@Nivrat21]

*sees title* *wonders* *watches first few seconds waiting for the line* DeGraaf: "Of my Ranger Regiment" Me: "Ayeee atta boy"

[@NStephenson2022]

I'm a sophomore in high school right now, and I've wanted to be a Ranger ever since 4th grade, this really encourages me to strive on at becoming a Ranger. "Energetically, I will face the enemies of my country" gives me chills.

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Order the RANGER handbook . Everything you'll need is in that book and inside you ! Learn the CREED!

[@NStephenson2022]

@@sugewhitejacoby8654 Thanks man.

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

@@NStephenson2022 the only thing I regret is not staying in for 20+

[@jackal5359]

@@sugewhitejacoby8654 hey on the plus side you were maybe able to keep your knees intact lol

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

@@jackal5359 good point! Lol

[@matthewflores6561]

Great Stuff And Thank You For You Service Ranger🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MrRisk75]

Well documented brother. A great way to tie the creed into life after the military. RLTW

[@Justinsgolf]

We need more of this.

[@gabeengquist5504]

amazing how he stood at attention for each stanza

[@tye-.-]

the final stanza is what has motivated me to want to be a ranger... someone strong enough to fight as a team and individual.

[@brandenalexanderbednarski]

Absolutely great morals to learn from military veterans. They truly are our hero’s. Still there shouldn’t be any need for military personal across the world because we should be aiming to stop all wars and conflicts.

[@tfoen7678]

My brother, my brother. For it is he who sheds his blood for me will always be my brother. Henry V Love the talk. I will put others before myself for teamwork will make the mission successful and no one can do it by themselves

[@chrisschene8301]

My oldest son, Paul E-5, was a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment, Bravo Company.

[@SuperWagner23]

Chris Schene which battalion is your son assigned to? 1st,2nd or 3rd?

[@chrisschene8301]

2nd, Bravo Co as I recall. I'll ask him and make sure I'm right. I received a letter, addressed to me, from Major McChrystal welcoming my son into his command and I still have the letter. Who knew he would eventually become JSOC commander and later a 4 star general. My son used to tell me that at the age of 38, McChrystal used to do more PT than the 21 year old Rangers. Pretty impressive. I am really impressed with all the US special Operation forces. I was in the Air Force but it is nothing in terms of physical training and difficult when compared to Special Operators and Marines. Thanks for your service and thanks for a great TED talk.

[@craigbain1645]

@@chrisschene8301 thank you for helping keep us freeand double thanks for raising an amazing American. We are free because of your sacrifice. Hats tipped, heads bowed my friend

[@chrisschene8301]

craig bain thanks my friend.. I and my son are honored to have served.

[@craigbain1645]

@@chrisschene8301 we as the American people thank you. Im prior service myself but dont put it on blast. Your the father nost of us need . Thank you for pushing your son to the man we need amongst us

[@Jakeatlas123]

If I had to pick a creed the world would live by it be the warrior ethos "I will always place the mission first, I will never accept defeat, I will never quit, and I will never leave a fallen comrade." Something which I’ve seen in my time of the service being not taken to heart when I serve.

[@jasonarcher7268]

Still glad my recruiter talked me out of a RIP contract. Much respect to the Rangers, but Paratrooper was about all the hooah i had in me.

[@bryansmith94]

Crazy thing is battalion guys aren't all that hooch either lol its a whole lot different when you get to battalion

[@alexbriscoe2879]

I know I’m late, but I’m enlisting in a couple months and my goal for the military is to get into the U.S. Army Rangers.

[@lancequek5203]

Awesome sharing. I have a number of my commanders in the Singapore Army who have went through US Ranger Course, humble, competent and resilient. They inspire me all day, every day. RLTW

[@lancequek5203]

@Marcus Marcus yes they have both US and SG ranger tabs

[@resipsaloquitur13]

And... I think you missed the last bit there on the end of the creed. It's ok, just go ahead and do iron mikes.

[@thamomentum]

Crazy respect for these guys. So damn resilient. Huge inspiration

[@leslieann8643]

What a good dude. Loved it!

[@gavmoore3763]

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!!!

[@treyellis3]

I was a Navy Corpsman from September 2008 to September 2016. In 2021 will be a US Army Ranger.

[@92yankee52]

One day I’ll get my chance to try out

[@samcastilleja4346]

Ranger, you look like Clark Kent!! AWESOME

[@SuperWagner23]

People who scream that is not fair seem to Forget All Individual Responsibly.

[@cole4032]

Agreed

[@chrishewitt4220]

My last name is Hewitt. Where did this talk happen?

[@lrsd3drrd448]

The 9 dislikes have to be Marines. Still angry because the only reason we let them attend Ranger school so we can send them back crying to the Corp. P.S. I know RS and RIP are two different things by the way.

[@orlandolandez4128]

U might be a value asset .. maybe .. listen Oscar is Talking ...18 Vietnam

[@orlandolandez4128]

Well now what.. failure all the way...till I overcome the rangers objective if I be the lone survivor .... RANGERS LEAD THE WAY... FOLLOW ME!.

[@jckah]

I thought Clark Kent is a journalist.

[@joeymcallister8033]

They should have asked a Seal to write the speech for him so it would make more sense.

[@tfinnegans_wake6182]

Joey McAllister If a Seal had written it, it would be for $ale in a book-to-movie deal. RLTW < 3 >

[@swiftsmile]

Im sure they wouldve made a movie about it, thats why rangers are ACTUALLYA silent professionals

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Really Joey! You obviously have no idea what you're talking about! A SEAL wouldn't make a comment like that! A SEAL, RANGER , SF all work together and realize the importance of the others. There is always compitation tho!

[@joeymcallister8033]

SUGE WHITE Jacoby says “sage white Jacoby”

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

@@joeymcallister8033 I spent 8 yrs as a RANGER and worked with mostly highly trained SF. SEALS and MARINE RECON!

[@bobby8012]

Sorry but this just looks like a cult

[@pfdrtom]

It is. When your job is to seize airfields in hostile territory, nab high profile terrorists, go days on end without food or sleep, and rescue navy seals (lower case for a reason) you have to have a cult like brotherhood. Sua Sponte...RLTW!

[@Aikidoman06]

Of course it does. It's because you're a coward. You can't understand it because you are the center of the universe, an individual, selfish and scared. You will never understand. It's not a cult, it's brotherhood far beyond silly frat boy games. If you can't step up, just stay silent.

[@Mostlethal]

It is a lifestyle and not for everyone. Not everyone is Ranger material.

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

@@Aikidoman06 nicely said!