From left, retired Master Sgt. and founder/CEO of The Shepherd's Watch Richard Barton, his wife, Angela and friend, Retired New Jersey National Guard Mark Miller.
From left, retired Master Sgt. and founder/CEO of The Shepherd's Watch Richard Barton, his wife, Angela and friend, Retired New Jersey National Guard Mark Miller. ( Photo: Laurie Gordon)

Andover. Operation Shepherd’s Watch held its inaugural three-mile ruck march honoring Staff Sgt. Jorge Oliveira while raising funds and awareness for a new veteran-led organization focused on transition support and disaster relief.

Ruck march honors fallen soldier, launches veteran support mission
20 Apr 2026 | 09:00
Local News

Veterans and community members gathered April 18 for the inaugural ruck march hosted by Operation Shepherd’s Watch, an event honoring a fallen soldier while promoting support for former service members.

The three-mile march, held largely along the Sussex Branch Trail, paid tribute to Staff Sgt. Jorge...

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