The competition's 12-mile ruck march had a secret weapon: hidden hills that brought even the fittest competitors to their knees.
CPL Ivan Gaona, leading the pack, saw his sub-2:30 dream crushed by the relentless incline. Many, overconfident in their 3-hour target, found their plans derailed by the unforgiving terrain.
But amidst the disappointment, heroes emerged. SPC Elizabeth Engle, a Soldier facing her first 12-miler clocked in at 2:59 - one agonizing second from a "no go." Her story, along with others who conquered the impossible, shines a light on the true meaning of leadership: rising above, adapting, and never giving up.
Don't forget to show your support for these incredible competitors.
Music titles "Into the Unknown" and "Emergent" by Scott Buckley (@ScottBuckley) – released under CC-BY 4.0.
| Date Taken: | 02.08.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 02.14.2024 08:51 |
| Category: | Interviews |
| Video ID: | 912841 |
| VIRIN: | 240214-O-JU906-8296 |
| Filename: | DOD_110126631 |
| Length: | 00:12:51 |
| Location: | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
| Downloads: | 2 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 2 |
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