Arden Mills, MN – As a cool breeze filled the air, clusters of Soldiers could be seen scattered throughout an open field. Split into groups of threes and fours, Soldiers adjusted each other’s rucksacks by tightening down straps, repacking gear, and securing loose items.
A short time later, a tall, slender figure called out to the event participants, signaling the start of a mission brief. With a smile, the U.S. Army Reserve chaplain outlined the course route to the Soldiers who looked intently at their maps.
After the briefing, the chaplain led the group in one final prayer before step-off time. This ruck march wasn’t just about earning a badge but marrying the physical with the spiritual.
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