5th Squad’s Ruck to Remember

1315 Hardy Street,Hattiesburg MS 39401

11 September, 2021

Description

The Ruck to Remember was created by an organization called the 5th Squad. It is a 6.5K ruck to honor the fallen heroes of Mississippi. The Ruck to Remember was created by a 501c3 Nonprofit organization called 5th Squad. This organization is made up of a group of combat veterans who's mission is to help Mississippi Veterans in need. This event was created to honor all the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for freedom. Since September 11, 2001, 77 servicemen and women have laid down their life in combat to defend our country and other's countries in a pursuit of freedom and democracy. All are welcome to participate in the ruck march. Attendees must bring their own ruck sack (or backpack) and be over the age of 16 or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Everyone is encouraged to ruck in honor of a fallen servicemember. The ruck march will be at about 4.5 miles and 18 minute mile pace. There will be a trail vehicle and a medic if anyone needs support along the route.  The Ruck to Remember is $25 per participant. The cost will include a gift for participation and other donated items from local businesses in the Hattiesburg area. We will have Ruck to Remember shirts on sale at the event. The Ruck to Remember shirt is a dri-fit black shirt. On the back lists all 77 servicemen and women have died in combat since 9/11. The 5th Squad was created in January 2016 by four founding members of the 184th ESC. The First IV wanted a club to keep everyone together when the military decided to do its best to separate. These guys wanted to be different. The First IV wanted to stand out from among the other soldiers, other veterans. The Club was started on the idea of doing for others. The First IV members were Adam Austin, Michael Collins, Zach Morehead and Lee Stringer. Over several months and many long nights of sharing wisdom and lies, a club name and mascot was finally decided on. The club would be named the 5th Squad. The reason for this name is because they wanted to have a name with military significance but also not too “HOOAH”. All formations have four squads. The 5th Squad is part of the formation but also not a part of it at the same time. The Wolf pack and wolf paw was also decided on as part of the club. The club is similar to a wolf pack in that they are not all in the same blood family but they have chosen to be a part of each others family. To be stronger together and have a bond like no other. The 5th Squad has evolved from a “club” into an organization with a vision of helping make the world around us a better place. Our main focuses are God, country and family. The 5th Squad have started and sponsored two main charities, Ruck for Rugrats and Ruck to Remember. 5th Squad has organized Ruck to Remember to honor all the Mississippi Fallen during OEF/OIF.  5th Squad along with other soldiers Ruck march during the Wednesday 5K every week.  We also host a cigar social every Friday evening at 1930 on Pad 3 under the desert shade.