The Truckee Meadows Veterans Club of TMCC partnered with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebel Veterans to execute the second statewide Operation Battle Born ruck march in honor of the fallen heroes from the Global War on Terrorism.
Over the course of 10 days, veterans and volunteers from across the state took turns carrying two rucksacks that shared nearly 7,000 service member dog tags, including the 57 fallen Nevadans who made the ultimate sacrifice since September 11.
In their honor, they marched from the Carson City Nevada to the Southern Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, for a total of 400 miles. Participants were asked to challenge themselves physically and mentally, facing the heat and the weight of the fallen heroes on their backs.
Just as they never wavered in their service to our country, we cannot waver in our recognition of their sacrifice.
We will continue to accept donations through July 1. All proceeds will go to benefit Honor Flight Nevada.
If you would like to participate in the ruck, please sign up online.