Host a Ruck
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation has hosted a series of Ruck the Reserve events on the National Mall to celebrate key steps of progress toward the Memorial’s completion. We invite you to host a Ruck with family and friends in your community to spread the word about our mission.
What is a Ruck?
A military ruck march is a relatively fast march undertaken over distance while carrying a weighted load or ruck sack. In keeping with this idea, Gold Star families, veterans and veteran advocates, legislators, and other supporters have turned out bright and early on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a series of rucks across the National Mall. The Ruck route winds past the Vietnam, Korean, and World War II memorials – shrines to American heroes alongside which the Global War on Terrorism Memorial will one day take its place.
Why we Ruck
On March 17th, 2022, the Foundation held its inaugural Ruck the Reserve event on the National Mall to celebrate the passage of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act in December 2021. We have since held additional Rucks to raise awareness about the Memorial.
Now, we encourage you to host a Ruck in your community! Gather a group of neighbors, rally friends and family, or host a household Ruck with your kids – it’s all about coming together and educating each other about the sacrifices our uniformed and non-uniformed service members have made over the past 22 years, and continue to make all over the globe. You can help spread the word about our vision for the Memorial to be an inclusive place where all Americans can honor, heal, be empowered, and unite.
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