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Remember the Fallen: Extortion 17

Remember the Fallen: Extortion 17

When we talk about Extortion 17, it's easy to focus on the numbers: 38 lives lost, the deadliest single incident for U.S. forces during Operation Enduring Freedom. But behind every number was a person: a son, a husband, a father, a teammate, a friend. We'd like to introduce you to some of the men aboard Extortion 17.

Remember the Fallen: Extortion 17

When we talk about Extortion 17, it's easy to focus on the numbers: 38 lives lost, the deadliest single incident for U.S. forces during Operation Enduring Freedom. But behind every number was a person: a son, a husband, a father, a teammate, a friend. We'd like to introduce you to some of the men aboard Extortion 17.

Ruck Hack: Retighten Your Pack After the First 10 Minutes

Ruck Hack: Retighten Your Pack After the First ...

That small adjustment can make a big difference. A properly tightened ruck keeps the weight close to your body, reduces unnecessary movement, minimizes shoulder fatigue, and helps prevent sore spots before they develop.

Ruck Hack: Retighten Your Pack After the First ...

That small adjustment can make a big difference. A properly tightened ruck keeps the weight close to your body, reduces unnecessary movement, minimizes shoulder fatigue, and helps prevent sore spots before they develop.

Ruck Hack: Talk Test

Ruck Hack: Talk Test

A simple way to gauge your pace is to pay attention to your breathing. If you can comfortably carry on a conversation in full sentences, you're probably moving at a pace you can maintain for the long haul.

Ruck Hack: Talk Test

A simple way to gauge your pace is to pay attention to your breathing. If you can comfortably carry on a conversation in full sentences, you're probably moving at a pace you can maintain for the long haul.

Ruck Hack: Packing Your Ruck

Ruck Hack: Packing Your Ruck

A common mistake is placing all the weight at the very bottom of the pack, but that forces the load to pull backward on your shoulders and lower back, making every step feel harder than it needs to.

Ruck Hack: Packing Your Ruck

A common mistake is placing all the weight at the very bottom of the pack, but that forces the load to pull backward on your shoulders and lower back, making every step feel harder than it needs to.

250 Years of Freedom!

250 Years of Freedom!

This Independence Day marked 250 years since America declared that liberty was worth fighting for. To honor that legacy, you and I and our Rucking Tough community stepped up and completed the 17.76 Ruck Marche. Not because it was easy, but because freedom has always required sacrifice, discipline, and determination.

250 Years of Freedom!

This Independence Day marked 250 years since America declared that liberty was worth fighting for. To honor that legacy, you and I and our Rucking Tough community stepped up and completed the 17.76 Ruck Marche. Not because it was easy, but because freedom has always required sacrifice, discipline, and determination.

Ruck Hack: Write Things Down

Ruck Hack: Write Things Down

Over time, you'll build a personalized rucking guide that's far more useful than any generic packing list. No two ruckers are the same, and the best way to improve is to learn from your own experiences.

Ruck Hack: Write Things Down

Over time, you'll build a personalized rucking guide that's far more useful than any generic packing list. No two ruckers are the same, and the best way to improve is to learn from your own experiences.