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    Fort McCoy community supports Old Glory Relay

    Fort McCoy community supports Old Glory Relay

    Photo By Staff Sgt. Robert Larson | 1st Lt. Jerel Villanueva, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 181st Infantry Brigade,...... read more read more

    FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES

    10.11.2018

    Story by Staff Sgt. Robert Larson 

    181st Multifunctional Training Brigade

    On October 11, Soldiers and civilians from the Fort McCoy community came together at Riverside Park in La Crosse Wis., to support Team RWB and the Old Glory Relay.
    The relay, which is in its fifth year, started at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 11 and will cross 24 states, 4,300 miles and be moved by more than 10,000 volunteers before finishing in San Diego on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11.
    “It’s the fifth time we’re crossing the country, and it just gets better every time thanks to the amazing group of veterans, supporters, sponsors and communities engaged along the course,” said J.J. Pinter, executive director of Team RWB. “This journey aims to send a message that our country is stronger and better when we are unified, connected and helping veterans transition for success.”
    Lead by the 181st Infantry Brigade commander, Col. James M. Schultz, the thirteen Soldiers of Fort McCoy, ran through the rolling hills along the Mississippi River from La Crosse to Alma Wis., a total of 54.2 miles.
    Lt. Col. Mark Woommavovah, 181st deputy commander and Fort McCoy Army ten-miler coach, also ran with several members of the Fort McCoy ten-miler team. Team RWB had reached out the Fort McCoy Running Club, for support.
    “It’s a great honor to participate in this event and be a part of something greater than ourselves,” said Woommavovah. “We are enriching the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Our goal is to represent the installation, our units and the state of Wisconsin. I true believe the greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
    Team Red, White and Blue is a nonprofit organization founded in 2010 with the mission to help bring together veterans and their communities by providing physical activities and meaningful social interaction. The old Glory Relay showcases the power and commitment to this community building. The organization has more than 200 chapters and 140,000 members nationwide.
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    Date Taken: 10.11.2018
    Date Posted: 10.15.2018 15:19
    Story ID: 296493
    Location: FORT MCCOY, WI, US

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