Operation Messenger became an example of exceptional adherence to the Special Operations Forces’ code. Operators of the 8th Regiment carried out a daring mission to recover the body of Lithuanian soldier Tomas Valentėlis, who had lain for weeks under the fire control of three enemy positions. For over a week, the special forces trained and planned every move with precision. Under the cover of harsh weather, they reached the site in a buggy, identified their comrade, and retrieved him under intense fire. This is a story of professionalism and unwavering honor — a code that never abandons its own, even in death.