Operation Iron Ruck: Joining forces to combat veteran suicide
Updated Dec 10, 2020;
Posted Dec 10, 2020
Student veterans from Auburn University and the University of Alabama carry ruck sacks while trekking to Bryant-Denny Stadium, the end-point of the Operation Iron Ruck, prior to the 2020 Iron Bowl.
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By Dr. Mallory Lucier-Greer | Auburn University and Dr. David L. Albright | University of Alabama
A favorite story for many took place more than 70 years ago. The Marine Corps was fighting in Korea, and at one point the 1st Marine Regiment was surrounded – cut off from resupply, communication, and reinforcements. Chesty Puller, an iconic Marine Corps leader, said: “They’re in front of us. They’re behind us. Good. They can’t get away from us now!”