November 20, 2023

Army veteran and Iowa resident Casey Swanson carries the flag as they walk into Atlantic, Iowa. Employees from a convience store brought out coffee for the marchers. Ruck Marchers walk along Hwy 83 east of Atlantic, Iowa, carrying the Nebraska v. Iowa game ball. 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 20, 2023. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing