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Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Old Glory Ultra Relay: Cross-country trek honors US veterans
(NewsNation) — A dozen veterans ran 3,000 miles from San Diego to Washington, D.C., as part of the Old Glory Ultra Relay, a coast-to-coast trek that broke the record for the continuous relay of an American flag across the United States. Team Red, White and Blue coordinated the run, which lasted from May 2 to May 18, with a goal of raising $1 million for veterans' health and wellness resources. 107-year-old man finally receives Iowa high school diploma The organization wanted to do something special for Team RWB's 15-year anniversary, longtime team leader and retired Special Forces Col. Michael 'Sully' Sullivan told 'Morning in America.' Though the group has previously had veterans run with the flag, this year's relay had a uniquely lengthy goal. 'We thought this would be an amazing way to bring awareness to our cause, to show that veterans aren't broken, that they can do amazing things every single day for this nation,' Sullivan said. First in her family: Texas woman graduates after juggling three jobs Cole DeRosa, a retired army lieutenant and a team runner, reflected on the journey. 'We're moving 4 to 5 feet at a time, mile after mile, day and night, you know, through the deserts, over the mountains, in the snow, blazing hot,' DeRosa said. 'So, once you hit that finish line and saw the friends and family, the excitement, it brought tears literally to my eyes.' So far, Team RWB has raised more than $750,000 of its $1 million goal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Cross-country run for veterans travels through Northwest Arkansas
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A 3,000-mile cross-country run for veterans in the United States traveled through Northwest Arkansas. The Siloam Springs Police Department and the local chapter of Team Red, White & Blue welcomed a team of runners into Arkansas that are making their way to Washington, D.C. Team RWB is a non-profit focused on the health and wellness of veterans across the country. On May 2, a select number of veterans picked up the flag for the Old Glory Ultra Relay, aimed at raising $1 million in donations. The group entered NWA through Siloam Springs and celebrated at the halfway point in Springdale. 'Getting out here and going across the nation has been incredible. It's an amazing way to see the United States,' said Michael Sullivan with Team RWB. Alex Warren coming to Walmart AMP later this summer The runners will continue east through northern Arkansas, eventually reaching the nation's capital city. 'We've had cross-country kids come out and run with the flag, people with signs on the side of the road,' Sullivan said. 'It's just inspiring to see the nation come together to rally around this flag, moving from one side to the other.' To keep up with these runners' journey before they make their descent on D.C., click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
