 With the tremendous efforts of our Ukrainian hosts and the fruitful partnership with the United States, rapid fighting continues to evolve into a world-class exercise that challenges diverse training audiences spanning from platoon to brigade level. Although the exercise scenario was fictitious, any NATO or PFP soldier here can better relate to the ongoing struggle and sacrifice of our Ukrainian partners. To the soldiers in formation who are currently on mission, my deepest thanks for your contributions and commitment to this exercise. Your desire to improve combined with the expertise of our observer, coaches and trainers created an outstanding learning environment. I wish everyone a safe journey to their native country and happy reunion with loved ones and friends. We look forward to your return next year as the IPC continues to expand capabilities and capacities to increase the complexity and size of rapid fighting. On that note, I wish to spotlight the dedication and professionalism of the soldiers within 1st Battalion 72nd Mechanized Brigade. Today also marks your official completion of your 9-week long JTG training rotation here at the IPSC. On behalf of the Allied trainers, you earned a reputation of a motivated, effective and lethal force.