Attention Active Duty, Veterans & Students of all Ages

Please join us for Royal Oak's annual Ruck 22 March on Nov, 6 at 10 a.m. at the VFW Acorn Post, 214 E 4th St,, Royal Oak.

Registration is FREE  for all Active Duty, Veterans and Students, thanks to a generous donation from the Henry Ford Health System.

What is a Ruck March?

A ruck march involves walking at a fast clip with a weighted backpack or ruck.  In the Armed Forces, participants carry at least 45 pounds in their rucks.

For this event, we are asking participants to carry at least 22 pounds or 22 items.

Why 22?

On average, 22 veterans commit suicide in the United States.

By carrying at least 22 pounds of food or 22 personal items, we show our support for our veterans.

If we all carry the burden, no one has to do it alone.

To date we have donated nearly $8,000 and thousands of pounds of food, clothing and household items to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154. 

This year's proceeds will be paid directly to  the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center for providing mental health resources to Veterans.

Click here to register.

Learn more at romi.gov/ruck22 or call 248-246-3201.