 The men that scaled these cliffs began a legacy of preparation. They provided an example of what effective training looks like. It was the realistic, grueling training that Second Ranger Battalion performed, led by Colonel Rudder, that prepared them for this assault. The application of real-war lessons, the replication of combat conditions, the repetition, the endurance of misery, and the adherence to standards set the foundation that we live by today. Ultimately, the Rangers of Second and Fifth Battalions demonstrated that it is not the will to win that matters, but instead the will to prepare. And today we strive to emulate this example.