RUCK SQUAD

Our mission: to promote physical fitness, commemorate historical events, and foster camaraderie by walking with a weighted rucksack (backpack).
 
 The Ruck Squad is open to all veterans and patriots.  We generally meet the 1st Saturday of the month at 1000 hours (10:00 a.m.) on the 1st Saturday of the month at McCord Park in Frisco followed by a social at The Brass Tap at 1951 FM 423, Ste 900 in Frisco, Texas (unless otherwise noted). 
 
Schedule of Upcoming Ruck Squad Events
 

 
 
Ruck Squad After Action Reviews (AAR)
 
 
AAR from January 2024 - Coffee Ruck (Black Rifle Coffee in Frisco, Texas)
The Ruck Squad conducted a "Coffee Ruck" on January 6, 2024, in Frisco, Texas.  A good time was had by all. 
 
    
 
 AAR from December 2023 - Commemorated the World War II Battle of the Bulge
The Ruck Squad conducted a 5-mile ruck march on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at McCord Park to commemorate the World War II Battle of the Bulge (December 16, 1944-January 28, 1945).


   
 

 
AAR from November 2023 - Commemorated Veteran's Day, November 11, 2023
The Ruck Squad on Saturday, November 4, 2023, conducted a ruck march in honor of Veteran's Day, November 11th (WWI Armistice Day 1918). 

 
                                                                                          
 
 
AAR from October 2023 - Annual Pumpkin Ruck
The annual Pumpkin Ruck was held on October 7, 2023, to celebrate Halloween.  A good time was had by all!
 
 
AAR from September 2023 - Commemorated Patriot's Day - September 11, 2001
The Ruck Squad commemorated Patriot's Day - September 11, 2001.             

                                                                    
      
AAR from June 2023 - Commemorated D-Day June 6, 1944 - The Allied Invasion of Europe
The Ruck Squad marched out and back, carrying the American flag in the lead and followed by the VFW flag, from Ruff Range Dog Park to Normandy Drive in Frisco, Texas (3.1 miles).  Pausing to remember those who participated in D-Day and afterwards we met at a local restaurant for a little R&R (rest and relaxation).
 
  
                                 
 
  
 AAR from May 2023 - Raised Awareness and Funds for the US Veterans Service Dog Organization
The Ruck Squad and our dogs had a "Pup Ruck" at McCord Park as the Day of Service event for VFW Post 8273.  Over $10K has been raised and used to sponsor multiple service dogs being paired with deserving veterans.