Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Talent Acquisition Group Miami | 04.10.2025
Sailors with Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Miami will represent America’s Navy during a Don’t Give Ruck’s Battle of the Branches obstacle run on the grounds of the Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Fla., April 12, 2025. “If we win we get plaques and medals and if not, we get a great challenge,” said Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Isaac Calo, who serves as a recruiter out of......
Story by Jeffrey Grossi | 4th Air Force | 02.09.2025
More than 30 Air Force Reserve Defenders participated in rigorous counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) training during Exercise Nexus Forge at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on Feb. 5, 2025. The exercise began with a one-mile ruck march under full combat load, reinforcing Citizen Airmen’s ability to operate in austere conditions. Airmen trained alongside the U.S. Army’s 2nd......
Story by Staff Sgt. Daisy Broker | National Guard Bureau | 12.13.2024
National Guard Bureau Celebrates 388th Birthday with Annual Fun Run & Ruck at Fort McNair By Staff Sgt. Daisy Broker, Army National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Guard Soldiers and community members gathered at Fort Lesley J. McNair on Dec. 13, 2024, to celebrate the National Guard’s 388th birthday with their annual National Guard Bureau Fun Run & Ruck. The event, hosted by......
Story by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | 11.18.2024
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 10 participants of November’s Ruck for A Reason shouldered rucksacks full of items they intended to donate and set off to walk five kilometers from the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson helipad Nov. 1, 2024....
Courtesy Story | 3rd Infantry Division | 08.28.2024
Fort Stewart set the stage for a display of skill, endurance and teamwork as Soldiers representing various brigades within the 3rd Infantry Division competed in the Best of the Best competition. The event, spanning from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, saw teams of Dogface Soldiers push themselves to their limits as they were tested not only in their physical prowess, but also their mental resilience and......
Story by Sgt. Samuel Bonney | 27th Public Affairs Detachment | 08.28.2024
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (Aug. 28, 2024) – Soldiers with 10th Mountain Division (LI) participated in the annual Norwegian Foot March to build team camaraderie and to continue a longstanding tradition throughout the U.S. Army. The event consisted of Soldiers carrying 25-pound rucksacks across 18.6 miles within a specified time....
Story by Capt. Zemas Andargachew | 1st Cavalry Division | 08.08.2024
Task Force Pegasus Troopers conduct the Norwegian Foot March alongside NATO allies on Forward Operating Site Powidz, Poland, Aug. 8, 2024....
Story by Airman James Salellas | 17th Training Wing | 06.27.2024
The Norwegian Foot March, also known as Marsjmerket, is a physical endurance event where participants carry an 11 kg (24.25 lbs) rucksack and cover a distance of 18.6 miles....
