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Soldiers from Task Force 34 participated in the 101st Airborne Ruck March on Jan. 10. Approximately 350 enthusiastic participants arrived at the Joint Base Balad Stadium at 5am in the morning. Each participant accepting the challenge was in full combat gear. This included Combat uniform, Body amour and full rucksack. Participants had their own individual goals for completion. Special recognition was bestowed upon those who finnished before within three hours and within 4 hours.