Florida Gulf Coast University Hosts Veterans Day Ruck March with Home Base
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) recently hosted a Veterans Day ruck march in collaboration with Home Base, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans and military families. The event, part of Home Base’s Adventure Series, brought together veterans, service members, and their families for a community walk. A ruck, defined as a walk with a weighted backpack, symbolizes the gear carried by military personnel during their service. Participants gathered at the FGCU Kleist Health Education Center before commencing the march. Home Base emphasizes that these events are free and open to veterans, service members, military families, and families of the fallen, providing opportunities for connection and shared experiences. The organization works with various community groups across Florida to offer support and activities, having served over 3,000 Florida veterans and their families through its wellness and Adventure Series programs, which also include clinical care, education, and research.
