SGM Foster Memorial Ruck
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Past event
6:00 AM CDT
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring SGM Foster Memorial Ruck on September 28, 2023, at Fort Leonard Wood, Pulaski! This uplifting event invites all service members to participate in a meaningful 6.3-mile ruck march, beginning at 5:00 AM. The ruck not only serves as a physical challenge but also as a tribute to the life and legacy of SGM Kenneth Foster, honoring his dedication and sacrifice for our nation.
Participants are encouraged to carry a minimum of 35lbs and bring essential items like a water source and a headlamp for safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, with awards recognizing the top individual and unit finishers. Don’t miss this chance to pay homage to a true hero while enjoying camaraderie and teamwork among fellow service members!
Participants are encouraged to carry a minimum of 35lbs and bring essential items like a water source and a headlamp for safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, with awards recognizing the top individual and unit finishers. Don’t miss this chance to pay homage to a true hero while enjoying camaraderie and teamwork among fellow service members!
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SGM Foster Memorial Ruck
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EVENT INFORMATION:
The SGM Foster Memorial Ruck will take place on the morning of September 28th, 2023. All Service Members at Fort Leonard Wood are invited to attend this ruck to honor the life and service of SGM Foster. Learn about SGM Foster and his legacy provided by the EOD Warrior Foundation HERE https://eodwarriorfoundation.org/sgm-kenneth-r-foster.
* Service Members are encourage to carry at least 35lbs (dry)
* All participants MUST have a water source
* All participants are encouraged to bring a white or red light / headlamp
* Awards will be given out to top INDIVIDUAL finishers as well as top UNIT finishers
5 W'S
* Who: Open to ALL Fort Leonard Wood units & Soldiers
* What: 6.3-mile ruck march on FLW roads
* When: 0500 on September 28, 2023
* Where: At 763D EOD company area (co-located with Bravo Company 554th Engineer Battalion at Bldg 11470 Big Piney Rd, FLW)
* Why: To honor the life and legacy of SGM Kenneth Foster, who is one among many servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of others
The SGM Foster Memorial Ruck will take place on the morning of September 28th, 2023. All Service Members at Fort Leonard Wood are invited to attend this ruck to honor the life and service of SGM Foster. Learn about SGM Foster and his legacy provided by the EOD Warrior Foundation HERE https://eodwarriorfoundation.org/sgm-kenneth-r-foster.
* Service Members are encourage to carry at least 35lbs (dry)
* All participants MUST have a water source
* All participants are encouraged to bring a white or red light / headlamp
* Awards will be given out to top INDIVIDUAL finishers as well as top UNIT finishers
5 W'S
* Who: Open to ALL Fort Leonard Wood units & Soldiers
* What: 6.3-mile ruck march on FLW roads
* When: 0500 on September 28, 2023
* Where: At 763D EOD company area (co-located with Bravo Company 554th Engineer Battalion at Bldg 11470 Big Piney Rd, FLW)
* Why: To honor the life and legacy of SGM Kenneth Foster, who is one among many servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of others
Location
Bldg 11470 Big Piney Rd, Fort Leonard Wood, 65473, MO, United States
SGM Foster Memorial Ruck
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