Who was Sgt. Bruce Cogley?
Sgt. Bruce Cogley served with the 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment during Vietnam. His time with the unit led him to serve on Hill 937 aka Hamburger Hill. The battle for Hill 937 lasted for ten days from May 10, 1969, and May 20th, 1969. Bruce was wounded on May 18th, 1969, the eighth day of the battle. Sgt. Cogley, like many other veterans whose battles continued beyond the war, ended his personal battle with PTSD on February 20, 1992 by taking his own life. This workout is to remember Sgt. Cogley, as well as, all other Vietnam veterans who lost their battle or continue to fight the war at home. The Bruce WOD (WorkOut of the Day) is the primary fundraiser for the Sgt. Bruce Cogley Foundation, providing Fitness Scholarships to veterans.
Mission Statement:
The Sgt. Bruce Cogley Foundation is a volunteer organization dedicated to preventing veteran suicide by promoting mental health, community, and physical fitness through outreach, support and advocacy.
The Purpose
The Sgt Bruce Cogley Foundation was founded to bring awareness to the issues of veteran suicide and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), while raising funds to provide Fitness Scholarships to veterans. We believe that by impacting one life with one scholarship a generational impact can be made in the lives of veterans and their families.
The Foundations primary fundraiser is the BRUCE WOD (Workout Of the Day) held annually at partner gyms. Funds raised at these events, and all other donations, are used to connect veterans with fitness facilities that focus on community, as well as physical and mental wellness. Their collaboration with us provides a healthier outlet for veterans and is just part of the prescription to a better life.
Interested veterans should apply after reviewing the requirements and expectations on the veteran application page. Please contact us with any questions about the program. Applications are reviewed and approved on a priority needs basis and as funds are available. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Don't fight this battle alone!
The "Bruce" WOD
This workout represents the climb of Hill 937, the 10-day battle and descent of the Hill 937. The battle resulted in 72 US causalities and 372 wounded.