A non profit organization called Veteran is organizing the first Nearly Naked Ruck March in the Twin Ports.

The event is a 4.5 mile hike along Duluth's Lakewalk where participants hike with weighted packs wearing only long johns, boots, hats and gloves.   It's open to civilians, veterans, and current military members.  The march is a fundraiser for Veteran which helps military members returning to civilian life.

The director of the 23rd Veteran, Mike Waldron explains more about the importance of what they do.

“Many veterans feel isolated when they return to civilian life. Our job is to reduce that isolation two ways, by providing educational seminars on combat stress that teach veterans why and how their brains change in combat. And by organizing physical and social events that encourage veterans to get out and build camaraderie with civilians.”

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