Wear Blue.

Run to Remember.

TOGETHER, LET’S CLOSE THE MONTH OF MARCH with a powerful community effort, called the wear blue Piestewa Challenge, to honor the women who have given their lives in our continued combat operations around the globe.

Named in honor of SPC Lori Piestewa, the first Native American service member to be killed in combat on foreign soil, and as the first female service member killed in Iraq.

Starting on March 23, participants will take purposeful steps in teams of up to 8 participants, completing a 250-mile challenge.
the wear blue Piestewa Challenge March 23-29

WILL YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE?

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Join a Team

March 23 - 29, 2026

12 - 1 p.m.

Look for our table located in the Mel Lindbloom Student Union (SU). We will have staff at the table signing people/teams up and answering questions!

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Circle of Remembrance

March 30, 2026

12 p.m. Virtual via Zoom

Join in reading the names of the women killed in action.

Note: We will share the Zoom link to the GRC community via email as the event gets closer.

Visit the official website

Learn More & Register!
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Piestewa Challenge flyer


This challenge is in collaboration with GRC's Indigenous Student Success Center, Veteran Services, College Relations, Student Life, Healthy Gators & The RAC.

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