November 16, 2022

Jenalee Wimer, a junior in animal science and Marine Corp Reservist, signs donated footballs that are being signed by all the ruckers and carried along the route. Nebraska students and veterans march from Memorial Stadium Wednesday morning. "The Things They Carry" ruck march involving military and veteran students from Iowa and Nebraska. To raise awareness about veteran suicide, through the week, the students walk in 20-mile shifts carrying 20-pound backpacks to commemorate the estimated 20 veterans who die by suicide each day. November 15, 2022. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.