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 fought for their Nation but also provided those in our ranks with something more.
It is through their service, those Veterans, that we have been offered the most unique opportunities to enter into a brotherhood where people expect us to be our best. We are grateful for those Veterans who challenged what was possible and in doing so created high standards. Standards that created a venue to struggle and achieve what may seem impossible. We owe thanks to those Ranger Veterans for leaving the Ranger Regiment in a better place, and paving the way for our next generations to live and work in a place that allows a similar experience-an experience that makes us better people, better spouses, better friends, better parents, better members of our community, and ultimately, better Rangers.
This is your day. We honor you daily on Cardiac and Noble Hill, on the back lonely stretches of Perimeter Road, on the range, in the gym, and in battle. It is you who still holds the torch that lights the path we follow. There are no words, so we offer instead our commitment of action to go further, faster, and fight harder than any other Soldier... just like you.
#veteransday

[@leaningforward5294]

When SEALs need help, they call Rangers. When SF needs help, they call Rangers. When CAG needs help, they call Rangers. When Ranger need help, they call more Rangers.

[@chuckiepeoples]

They’re calling female Rangers nowadays.

[@Deimos_the_Autist]

@@chuckiepeoplesthere ain’t much of them but hey if they make it through that’s badass

[@chuckiepeoples]

@@Deimos_the_Autist standards changed in order to make that woke shit happen.

[@robmills7611]

And if ANY of them need to make a 911 call they call in the Air Force P.J.'S! FACT!!

[@swampfireian41]

@@chuckiepeopleskeep crying

[@SPC1070]

Imagine what we could achieve if the leaders of this country had half the courage, honor and integrity of these rangers.

[@matthewconrad4728]

You never know, one of those Ranger’s could be president someday, there is already a growing community of veterans of modern conflicts in our government system

[@bluewave2024]

VOTE BLUE!!

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

​@bluewave2024 stupid to vote on party lines, that said voting Blue is voting for divisive identity politics and policies that make sh!tty cities and states.

[@uwillnevahno6837]

Show us you don't understand American politics w/o telling us you don't understand American politics. Both parties are cut from the same cloth. Sleepy Joe and Insurrectionist Orange Face are both sh*t.@@bluewave2024

[@ianbarry6146]

Yeah don't do that@@bluewave2024

[@dennisross3477]

I was never a ranger but did survive and train alongside them many times over my years in the Army as infantry, and they are studs. They are truly great men and great warriors, and I am blessed to call a few my friends.

[@relaxingsounds4821]

Do they murder young arab girls?

[@michaelscriver699]

same here brother, was just a nasty dirty leg myself mostly with Strykers

[@Rangersleadtheway30]

Airborne

[@davewoelkers6189]

Makes me proud to have been a part of this history, the memories and pride of what we accomplished are a gift no one can ever take away.

[@mikaelwilson8049]

What Batt were you in?

[@xander2541]

What did we the United States of America accomplish in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 or 🇮🇶 Iraq? We lost two wars, countless men and women dead, countless servicemen and women death by suicide. Taliban and ISIS have taken complete control. What’s there to be proud of? What difference do we make anywhere? Constant wars and military operations around the world that achieve nothing.

[@imperatornoinga3646]

What did you accomplish exactly? We lost. The US lost, everybody died for nothing us and the Arabs included.

[@xander2541]

@@imperatornoinga3646 my point 💯 exactly

[@steven_slash8346]

@@imperatornoinga3646They lost cus of some dumb people in high positions, they accomplished their mission objectives and did their part.

[@1stVARifleman]

As a former Marine, I will always have the utmost respect for the Ranger Regiment. They are the epitome of elite professional soldiers. Rangers Lead the Way.

[@markeasley6149]

It wasn't all for nothing, but it cost a heavy price. Proud of the Rangers past, present, and future.

[@nightgoon_0_0]

I'm having a hard time seeing that at this point.. I don't recognize the country anymore, we allowed these politicians to throw away the future of our children.

[@kerozen1909]

You are a lot worse now than before, and the 20 years spent killing foreign civilians including woman and children was all for literally nothing, not even that, it had a negative result. You lost the country you invaded to the terrorists you spent 20 years fighting, you created a lot more terrorists and terrorist groups and managed to start a war in Europe

[@jaushuagrahamthefloridaman1124]

Worse than for nothing. They sent us to fight and sold us out.

[@cornchips2201]

Oh ok, so it WAS all for nothing, you're just making word soup.

[@mendoza4789]

@@cornchips2201 of course it was for nothing. or not for nothing rather for the benefit of small powerful interest groups at the expense of america. thats the reality, learn from it or go on being a victim. facts

[@alexeck7377]

Honored to say I spent 10 years in this organization. This place is full of the most tenacious and truly goal oriented and humble men. I will forever cherish the memories made and relationships I left this place with.

[@kpkp-hc1hq]

It's crazy you were able to spend 10 years in battalion. Much respect brother from a old Badmuther 2nd batt 89-93

[@alexeck7377]

@kpkp-hc1hq 2013-2023. Respect and love bro. 3rd batt

[@timb4956]

10 years!! Brotha!! God Love you man, this is why we are and will ALWAYS be THE TIP OF THE SPEAR!!! 👊👊

[@KeefWest1988]

Forever will I consider serving as a Ranger during the GWOT as one of the highest honors of my life. RLTW!

[@clint28752]

Love you Keefy

[@KeefWest1988]

Love you Brother

[@SnapShawwtyTv]

Its always a honor to serve with guys like this and know that our brothers are always on stand by before and after 🙏🏾💪🏾🇺🇸

[@Darkwolf-rc4kb]

As a former RASP candidate and sadly enough not a ranger as of today. SFC Celiz holds a special place in my heart and mind. Seeing those final moments makes me proud to a least have been given the opportunity to try out for the 75th Ranger regiment and though I didn’t make it this time. I’m determined to make it on my next visit to those beautiful rocks, full pain, hardship, and motivated men and women. Celiz will always be my airborne ranger in the sky and I may not be a ranger as of this moment but that card will always be in my kit wherever I go.

[@JohnMcG-dk9dv]

Don’t give up brother. You’ll get it!

[@MM-qt8gz]

There ain't a single woman on the line in regiment.

[@nono-jj9oh]

R.I.P to the heroes. The politicians and Generals responsible for Iraq and Afghanistan need to be held accountable.

[@paulguzman1022]

Thank you to all who’ve served this country and god bless those who protect us each and every day. We are truly indebted to you.

[@KaptaynAmeryka]

I had the opportunity to work for 2/75 and 3/75 as a targeteer in Salerno winter of 2010-11. Rangers are excellent.

[@eman_98]

Thank you for all that you all do and continue to do.

[@dbz9393]

The Rangers are truly badass, keep on fighting that good fight from the UK

[@user-fg2bf1gd7t]

UK govt. Has again brought back the Ranger Regiments. It was the Americans who modelled the Rangers after the UK Royal Marines Commandos. Now it has come full Circle.

[@Jump-n-smash]

Rangers lead the way. Respect and admiration from 🇵🇹

[@DonnyBrook762]

Thank you for this video, it highlights the sacrifices of all Rangers. I served with Chisolm, he was a great friend and Ranger. 92Gs rock!

[@D3mentedD]

Thank you for all you guys do, have done, and will do for this great nation! Rangers lead the way.

[@llakzu_12]

Thank y'all for your service.

[@wildsteakeater1333]

Hope to see you guys next year, Ive been getting ready since 2022

[@00andrescab00]

I might not do great things the rest of my life, but being a G-WOT vet is more than enough. OIF 07, OEF 09.

[@Deki_Srpska]

Lead the way love you guys from 🇮🇹

[@formwiz7096]

"We pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor". RLTW, guys. You are the absolute best and have been for 250+ years. There's a lot of us out here who know what you do and the sacrifices you make. Stand tall because you walk in the footsteps of giants. PS The politicians, and you know who I mean, that have been conspiring against this country from Vietnam onward threw your achievements away, but, as with every fight since then, the american people know who the good guys are.

[@DirtyCiv1973]

Thank you for the prestigious history in kicking ass 75th, gratitude 🙏

[@caraca5760]

Thank you for your service

[@ghostlywolf3469]

Thank you for your service mates

[@langleyj8199]

Loved training with these guys years ago at Ft. Lewis.

[@johnng6416]

I was with HHB 2/44 ADA RGT at Campbell during 9/11. Remember it like yesterday! Finally got deployed to Iraq in 06-07.

[@fedbia2003]

Thanks for this.

[@invictus-defense]

This made me emotional seeing the places we used to operate from being abandoned in place. Last in the ghan in 07 and it feels like yesterday. Glad regiment put this video together. RLTW..

[@aslysa2277]

It’s fucking sad man we get old and our memories fade and all that’s left is our legacy

[@josem.castorena4853]

Recognizing that i volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, i will always endeavor to hold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, i accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster anf fight harder than any other Soldier. Never shall i fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and i will shoulder my share of the task whatever it may be one-hundred percent and then some. Gallantly i will show the word that i am a specially select and well trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for other to follow. Energetically i will meet the enemies of my country i shall defeat them on the field of battle for i am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will i ever embarrass my country. Readily will i display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I'll be the lone survivor. RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!!!!!!

[@sinkyguy429]

Rangers Lead the way

[@johnorellana9864]

God bless and protect you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@bogus69]

I consider myself privileged to have served with 3/75 in the time of GWOT. Served alongside some of the greatest men in the world. RLTW

[@Epsilon9-Kerosene]

I am unsure what path I will take in the military, but I know one thing I am thinking of is becoming a ranger. I feel honored to share a first name with SFC. Celiz.

[@Hurricans]

Thank you for your service.

[@mikaelwilson8049]

Thanks for your service fellas

[@NoleLilley]

To whoever wrote the words below this video, well said. It was an encouragement to read this today. RLTW

[@Masta_E]

Thank you for your service bread winner.

[@NoleLilley]

@@Masta_E bread makes you fat.

[@bfte2759]

proud to say i was in 2/75, been there many times as well, to all my other Ragnar RLTW

[@beastofman77]

I served with some of the best men I've ever met in 1/75 during GWOT. RLTW

[@PapiGwon]

Look forward and very proud to be a part of the 75th Ranger regiment

[@Golf_ODA595]

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY Respect from 🇹🇭

[@THATFOODGUYTYLER]

Ahhh just in time for the draft. Well played

[@jhonataluiz6401]

Full respect Our legacy continues I'm from the brazil 🇺🇲🇧🇷

[@armorers_wrench]

I remember when ya'll went in. Operation Anaconda right? It was right around that time anyway. I remember hearing stories of Delta battling AQ and Taliban in the battle of Tora Bora. Man, how times have changed. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice. I don't know if we should've left or if we should've stayed but I damn sure know we shouldn't have left how we did and I also know the politicians ignored the advice of the military for pretty much the entire war.

[@999Joseph]

Thank you 75th ranger regiment For all your sacrifices you have done for our nation Mark my words I’ll be with you boys one day

[@TheChkgrniv]

I miss it soooooo much. Good luck brothers!!!!

[@combatbattalion6]

Almost teared up

[@kaiserluch9322]

Makes me want to keep going!

[@Idkgoogleitbro]

special operations and the cooks...thank you

[@reid2558]

I miss you guys so much!

[@johnknorr1140]

Our military, and especially our special operations, can hold their head high. You did accomplish your mission and I am damn proud of you and proud to say that I served under you in my day in Vietnam (all the Rangers Airborne.) 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

Even I'm from Australia. I've always wanted to be a Ranger...

[@jaushuagrahamthefloridaman1124]

You can be. I work with Scotts, Ausies, germans, english ect*. All came to be rangers

[@vlun1215]

RAR commando are pretty good like Rangers

[@ruger1405]

Rangers lead the way. Thank you to all who have server valiantly for our country.

[@ttrestle]

Rangers lead the way. My father was in the 101st and my grandparents were Marines. They all loved the Rangers.

[@SamHouston03]

This video should be posted on your facebook page!

[@therealspleen52]

Thank you to the 75th RANGER Regiment.

[@wesstuff2751]

The heartbeat of a ranger never stops it beats forever with us after giving all so thankful for your sacrifice you will be honored forever with our hearts and our Lord God speed

[@pkt1213]

This makes me feel old.

[@LKOO7]

another banger video

[@samseven5260]

Awesome unit. Love the Ranger regiment. See the infantrymen stuck on an outpost for 13 months… shooting it out every day WITHOUT going to the rear for hots, a cot, video games and a gym. Not sexy being an 11 series. Cheers to all gritty combat arms troops and their support elements.

[@trusailietazperlinski4717]

Can not be head strong and carry a firearm even as a civilian when my firearm is already registered directly on a base with a calvary Sargent for anything stronger than.. Yet civilian jobs keep interfering with tasked headstrong

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

♥️🤍💙💯💚💚💚 THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY'S. 🙏

[@asutachi4607]

I will be with you my brothers

[@justina4788]

A Co 2/75 (Alpha Bot) here. Rangers lead the way!

[@bongtuazon3810]

Many of those servicemen who sacrifice thier life for the freedom of others are indeed amazing and remarkable.. my only prayers for those warriors who serve in the Armed Forces valiantly , that the govt has a plan for them to live a normal life .. many of them after thier tour are still homeless and living in the streets...i hope that the govt has a long term goal for them , including housing benefits , free medical insurance , and a scholarship for thier kids..that is the only way that we can pay wholeheartdly for all those sacrifice they've done..these battle weary men and women in uniform give thier life and thier best to the fullest in the name of service and to the country as well , we should repay them with honor , integrity , dignity , and respect.. and giving them hope to live a normal life they deserve...

[@mendoza4789]

tons of money for israel my man. veterans can sleep in the park. if that doesnt wake you up on what our goverment is about then sadly nothing will.

[@jenevong9240]

Is all about money. All those honors BS are just advertisement used to use you to go fight useless wars that make the useless politicians and their friends rich. Stay home watch some some cartoon, the world would be much safer.

[@yassofaso69]

rest in peace to every soul who died

[@johnblaze9682]

"Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country, I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight will all my might! Surrender is not a Ranger word, I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I EVER embarrass my country!!!" - RLTW

[@mlsauron]

3:52 The major message‼

[@wesleydaniels40]

Wish they would highlight the regular infantry like this.. alot of conventional 11Bs/Cs died during GWOT.. but much love to the 75th ♠️🤙

[@sin7wu]

Thank you all for your service.

[@thedoctorairsoft6813]

To the government oligarchs and the corporations?

[@ukaszkszmierczak2218]

Respect from Poland

[@joepipito7431]

GOD BLESS THE TROOPS 💪💪🙏🙏👍👍

[@garrywade1912]

THE VETERANS THAT WENT TO AFGHANISTAN TO FIGHT IN THE IRAQ WAR THANK YOU ALL FOR MY FREEDOM'S AND THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR SACRIFICES MAY GODBLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY'S 💪🏼🇺🇲💪🏼🇺🇲💪🏼🇺🇲💪🏼🇺🇲💪🏼🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲💜🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲❤️🙏🏼🇺🇲🙏🏼🇺🇲🙏🏼🇺🇲🙏🏼🇺🇲🙏🏼🇺🇲🙏🏼🇺🇲

[@nathanbreakfast7424]

Zion thanks you for your service.

[@dsaucetv]

7'195 days, 19.8 years of fighting .god bless America

[@CatsAgainstCommunism]

Can you guys deploy to Washington DC, please? 😂 Happy Veteran's Day!

[@timothygreco-5481]

We all help each other God bless 😊

[@Annihilasian]

Served in AFG with some 75th Rangers, pretty cool guys. Heard one of them defended a Burger Town from Russian paratroopers in '16

[@resipsaloquitur13]

Sua Sponte, men. Dont forget the one in the sky... 101PFDR FILO.

[@JohnMcG-dk9dv]

Ranger’s Lead the Way, All the Way!

[@am7768]

RIP SGT LEANDRO JASSO AND SGT CAMERON MEDDOCK

[@doesntmatter4477]

THANK YOU 🙏 Men and women of our armed forces and the men and women who support those forces making it possible for them to function make me so proud to be an American!

[@gregosterholt394]

Things are changing in politics we are voting for more guys that fought wars

[@woodscw50]

TO FAMILYS OF FATHERS THE LEGACY OF A mARINE OUR BOOTS vEITNAM A FATHER THANK YOU OUR HOUSE OF BROTHERS

[@walker11907]

From what I remember my cousin was in RIP(RASP) when 9/11 happened

[@MyEric90]

God Bless the Rangers. ⚔️🤝🏽 RLTW

[@relaxingsounds4821]

Young arab girls they killed, disagree with you!

[@RockySheperd]

America Today. America Tomorrow. America Forever. Rangers Lead The Way.

[@regulator18E]

The Rangers most high-profile kill ever was Pat Tillman. RLTW 😂

[@calebcousins-nc5jo]

Such a shame all of those men died fighting for another countries freedom just to hand it back to the Taliban and erase the memories of those fallen rangers.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

The Taliban is now essentially an American ally, the war was fought to a standstill.

[@eater9one]

thank you rangers

[@maple.stick123]

6:22 R.I.P Pat Tillman

[@user-wq3kc1xt1s]

75th RRみたいな、全ての任務を1大隊でこなせるプロフェッショナルチームが日本にも欲しい

[@bradleywayne3943]

Being an original Black Beret Alumni. Since the DoA brought back the Ole brown and pink Class A's from the 40s and 50s. It is my humble opinion that personnel assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment as Cadre/Instructor wear the original OG-107s cotton poplin ripstop (slant pocket) Jungle Fatigues while performing the duties of RI for Ranger School or Cadre for RASP or RSLC, etc. And while donning the original OG-107s P.C. your Full Color Ranger Tab and Rank (E6-WO5), White Thread Jump Wings (E0-E5), or 75th RR DUI (01+). What would really set them apart while in Garrison would be to instead of the OG-107 Olive Drab Jungle Fatigues, bring back the ERDLs from the Vietnam Era LRRP days. Not for actual war but just for the RI's and Cadre to wear while performing their duties as such. I think it's a great idea and a legitimate nod to our forefathers and the Rangers that built the foundation of what it is today. Hell, I bet Gen. Grange would be all on board with the idea. Or instead of going through all the trouble of a big re-issue of old kit you could allow ONLY the Cadre and RIs to wear the M81 Crye Precision G3 pants and Field Shirt (NOT Combat Shirt) with an "Old" OG-107 P.C. with their full color tab and aforementioned accoutrement while in Garrison working as a member of the 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th Ranger Training Battalions. Or as a Cadre member for the whole of the 75th Ranger Regiment (1st, 2d, 3d, STB, MIB). The 75th Ranger Regiment has always been the place for the Professional Special Mission Capable Infantryman it has evolved to be much more than. But in the past or even before 'my days' say in the 70-90s the RIs at the Ranger School and the Cadre of internal selections or different phases of the varieties of schools and courses they stood out from "Big Army" not only in skills and performance but just by looks you knew they were an RI or Cadre of the 75th Ranger Regiment because their dress was not what everyone else was wearing. When everyone was wearing OG-107 the 75th wore ERDLs, when Big Army switched to M81 the 75th wore OG-107. That changed though sometime after Panama, because by the time I went through Ranger School (1*-*7) everyone wore BDUs and again when going through RIP (***8). That was a hell of a rant for one idea, sorry about that but if you read all of that congratulations. You're welcome Internet. Carpe Noctem Brothers, RLTW P.S. I understand I am sort of contradicting the Command Structure in the above idea but hopefully you get my point. Im not talking about those NCOs in Infantry School, Sniper School, etc. that are stacked and have a sleeve of hash marks on their Class As.

[@opensource2063]

In Hanoi in 1975 while negotiating with the North Vietnamese, Colonel Harry G. Summers told his North Vietnamese counterpart: "You know, you never beat us on the battlefield. The North Vietnamese negotiator replied: ‘That may be so, but it is also irrelevant.’ The combat jump might have been cool, the robots, drones etc. may have provided some insight, but ultimately they had zero strategic impact.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Wars are now won or lost via politicians not military types. Vietnam was one of those

[@jadanjones4278]

Hell yeah, my platform getting a solid shoutout in this. You know you’re fucked when you hear that lawnmower buzz you

[@GH82nd]

The politicians who benefited and the clueless populace back home will never understand the sacrifices that have been made. It’s a story with a depressing ending, and unfortunately, one that has been told many times throughout history. Some of us will never forget. RLTW

[@davidreed52]

Man who was that ancient looking warrant (I assume) at the end of the rehearsal clip?

[@Joe-wo7rg]

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!!

[@resipsaloquitur13]

The OPORD for all time... Hold One.

[@annkennedy7935]

💯🎥