KNWA:
Operation Tears of the 22 announced it is hosting its first “Weight of My Brother 22k Ruck March” in the Chaffee Crossing Historic District on February 22.
According to a news release from Operation Tears of the 22, the ruck march is planned to help raise awareness and prevention of the 22 veterans who take their lives each day.
The release says the event is a ruck march around Chaffee Crossing. Veterans and other participants will be marching 22 km. carrying 22 lb. rucksacks.
Onsite registration is from 8-9 a.m. The ruck march will start at 9 a.m. in the parking lot next to Fort Smith Brewing Company, 7500 Fort Chaffee Boulevard.