Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey offered strong support Wednesday morning as student veterans from The University of Alabama and Auburn University began the annual Operation Iron Ruck march, an effort aimed at raising awareness about veteran suicide.
Earlier this month, Governor Ivey welcomed student veterans from both institutions to her office for the official signing of the Operation Iron Ruck Day proclamation. The state has designated today, November 26, 2025, as Operation Iron Ruck Day in Alabama.
At sunrise, student veterans from both schools stepped off from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, beginning the 151-mile ruck march to Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. They are scheduled to arrive with the Iron Bowl game ball on Saturday, November 29…