Article Title: Alabama | Veterans march from Auburn to Tuscaloosa in annual Iron Ruck
Article Excerpt: "...AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Taking to the streets for a military cause in east Alabama, nearly 100 military veterans are marching over 100 miles from Auburn to Tuscaloosa in the 2024 Operation Iron Ruck.
The vets left Jordan-Hare Stadium Wednesday morning.
“We’re raising awareness, we’re building community, and we’re digging in. We’re getting in that fight with our brothers and sisters bro, and we’re getting them help if they need it,” said Coordinator Bill Schwenk.
The annual Operation Iron Ruck is a student-led event by student veterans from Auburn University and the University of Alabama. The Iron Bowl is being held at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, meaning the 151-mile journey, or ruck, will start at Jordan-Hare Stadium and end on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. ..."
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