"You don't ask for a lighter rucksack, you build up stronger shoulders." Truer words have never been spoken. We are proud to introduce former Green Beret Jason McCarthy and the organization he founded: GORUCK. These guys understand that human beings are built to live outside their comfort zone, that we're meant to push our mind, body, and spirit to the limits. GORUCK provides that opportunity in a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about LIFE in all of its hardships and vict

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Local Afghanistan War veteran, Jason Smith, is working to help veterans stay active. Read more here: https://newschannel9.com/features/price-of-freedom/local-afghanistan-war-veteran-jason-smith-is-working-to-help-veterans-stay-active | WTVC-TV NewsChannel 9 News

The war in Afghanistan, the longest in American history, formally ended today for U.S.-led coalition forces. 2,224 American troops died in Afghanistan over the last 13 years, according to the AP. At least 10 were from East Tennessee. 24-year-old Corporal Jason Hovater of Clinton died in 2008. He left behind a wife who said he was "about as good as they get." The family of 22-year-old LCpl. Gregory Posey called him a "bright spirit who lit up the room." He died in 2009. He had told his high schoo

Former Navy SEAL Lt. Jason Redman discusses "Pineapple Express," a mission comprised of volunteer veterans working to extract Americans and Afghan allies from Afghanistan. https://cnn.it/2WyFLAh | CNN