Frozen Chosin Challenge

Frozen Chosin Challenge Endurance. Commitment. Remembrance. A “challenge” honoring all veterans by remembering the legacy of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

Looking to better understand the brutal reality of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign?Recommended reading:Hammel, Eric. Chosi...
05/22/2026

Looking to better understand the brutal reality of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign?

Recommended reading:
Hammel, Eric. Chosin: Heroic Ordeal of the Korean War
“Told from the point of view from the men in the foxholes and tanks, command posts and hospital wards, this is the definitive account of the epic retreat under fire of the First Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir in the depths of a North Korean winter.”

This book captures the grit, leadership, suffering, and determination that defined the “Frozen Chosin.”
If you’re training for the challenge, this belongs on your reading list.

Have you read it yet? Drop your thoughts below.

This past Saturday we celebrated Armed Forces Day and took time to honor every man and woman who currently serves in the...
05/19/2026

This past Saturday we celebrated Armed Forces Day and took time to honor every man and woman who currently serves in the United States Armed Forces.
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1950 🗓️
The year the first ARMED Forces Day was celebrated. That same year, North Korea invaded South Korea and many of the troops honored that day deployed within weeks.
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President Truman summed it up: “Armed Forces Day is a day for all Americans to pay tribute to the members of our Armed Forces.” Simple. Direct. No asterisks.
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Since 1950, it has been observed on the third Saturday of May every year. It also kicks off Armed Forces Week, which runs through Memorial Day weekend.
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Armed Forces Day vs Veterans Day vs Memorial Day
★Armed Forces Day (3rd Sat of May): Honors those currently serving on active duty
★Memorial Day (last Mon of May): Honors those who died in service
★Veterans Day (November 11): Honors everyone who has ever served
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The Frozen Chosin Challenge exists to honor that tradition of service, sacrifice, and resilience.
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To every service member past and present, thank you for your dedication and courage.
🇺🇸 Honor the Service
🇺🇸 Remember the sacrifice
🇺🇸 Carry the legacy forward

This isn’t about competing – it’s about teamwork.Push together. Encourage each other. Lead when it’s had. And make sure ...
05/13/2026

This isn’t about competing – it’s about teamwork.
Push together. Encourage each other. Lead when it’s had. And make sure everyone who starts, finishes.

Leave no one behind.

Tag your team! Who are you taking on this challenge? Furry friends are welcome!

Not local? No problem. The Frozen Chosin Challenge Courses are worth the trip. Here’s how far you are from the action at...
05/08/2026

Not local? No problem. The Frozen Chosin Challenge Courses are worth the trip. Here’s how far you are from the action at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State park:

St. Louis, MO – 2 Hour Drive
Springfield, MO – 2.5 Hour Drive
Memphis, TN – 4 Hour Drive
Little Rock, AR – 4.5 Hour Drive
Nashville, TN – 5 Hour Drive
Kansas City, MO – 5.5 Hour Drive
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky – 6 Hour Drive
Chicago, IL – 6.5 Hour Drive
Virginia Beach, VA. – 16 Hour Drive

Whether you’re road-tripping or making it a weekend getaway, this is your sign to take on the challenge.

Drop where you’re coming from and how far in the comments!

The Warrior Course is for everyone. A 4-mile, wheelchair-accessible route designed to be inclusive, scenic and empowerin...
05/05/2026

The Warrior Course is for everyone.
A 4-mile, wheelchair-accessible route designed to be inclusive, scenic and empowering for all participants. Enjoy open fields, river views and a peaceful boardwalk trail along the Johnson Shut-Ins – complete with benches along the way for rest and comfort.

Show up, take it at your pace and be part of the challenge.

Signup link in our bio!
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Support the participants who come out to pay tribute to our veterans and to those who fought and gave so much during the...
05/01/2026

Support the participants who come out to pay tribute to our veterans and to those who fought and gave so much during the Korean War.

Honor their sacrifices and recognize the dedication our Service members and First Responders continue to make every day.

If you’re looking for a sponsorship opportunity that truly gives back, this is it.

For more information email 📧 [email protected].

To donate visit the link in the bio.

The Devil Dog Challenge Course is a 2 – day, 17- mile winter trek packed with rugged terrain and serious grit. From stee...
05/01/2026

The Devil Dog Challenge Course is a 2 – day, 17- mile winter trek packed with rugged terrain and serious grit. From steep mountain climbs and river crossings to a one-night bivouac, this course is built to push your endurance every step of the way.

Location – Johnson Shut-Ins State Park
Begins – December 5th at 7:00am

Do you have what it takes?

The Chosin Challenge Course is a 3-day, 2-night, 40-mile winter trek through some of Missouri’s toughest but most beauti...
04/29/2026

The Chosin Challenge Course is a 3-day, 2-night, 40-mile winter trek through some of Missouri’s toughest but most beautiful terrain. The trail takes challengers over ancient mountains with grand vistas, through glades, fording the Black River, ascending and descending the state’s highest waterfall and highest point while passing through the Devils Tollgate enroute.

This course is built to test endurance, grit and resilience, honoring the extreme conditions faced by our Service members during the winter of 1950 in Korea.

Location – Johnson Shut-Ins State Park
Begins – December 4th at 7:00am

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Spots are filling!It’s not easy, it’s hard. This is a tough event designed to push your limits. It’s intended to bring a...
04/27/2026

Spots are filling!

It’s not easy, it’s hard. This is a tough event designed to push your limits. It’s intended to bring awareness and understanding with every step for our Service members who fought and died during the coldest winter in1950 Korea. Won’t you take the Challenge? It’s tough.

Secure your place in the Frozen Chosin Challenge today and start your mission to remember.
April is here, December will be here before we know it!
Don’t wait, sign up now!
Link in Bio.

04/22/2026

Support the participants who will step out and pay tribute to all our veterans, and to those who fought and gave so much during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Remember their sacrifice.

Honor their legacy.

And stand behind the service members and first responders who continue to serve today. This is your chance to give back in a meaningful way.
Your support helps make the Frozen Chosin Challenge possible - a tribute event that raises awareness, honors history, and gives back to veterans and first responders.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here:

Become a Sponsor - https://mokoreanwarmemorial.org/frozen-chosin-challenge/

Tag a business, organization, or someone who should be part of this mission.

How Tootsie Rolls Saved the Day at the Chosin Reservoir•Did you know? 🍬During the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, something ...
04/15/2026

How Tootsie Rolls Saved the Day at the Chosin Reservoir
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Did you know? 🍬
During the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, something unexpected helped save lives…
Tootsie Rolls.
In the brutal winter of 1950, U.S. Marines were surrounded, outnumbered, and fighting in temperatures as low as -35°F.
Supplies were running low. Ammunition was critical.
When troops called for more mortar rounds - code-named “Tootsie Rolls” - an airdrop arrived…
But instead of ammo, crates of the actual candy were dropped.
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At first, it seemed like a mistake.
But in those conditions, the Tootsie Roll became something much more.
They were eaten for quick energy when food was scarce.
Warmed in pockets and mouths just to make them chewable.
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And then something unexpected happened…
They became tools.
Marines used softened Tootsie Rolls to seal leaking fuel lines, patch equipment, and keep vehicles moving through the frozen terrain.
In a place where everything was breaking,
something as simple as a piece of candy helped hold things together.
Many of the Chosin Few later credited their survival - in part - to Tootsie Rolls.
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The next time you have one, you might think about it a little differently.

Did you know this story?
Drop a 🍬 if this is the first time you’ve heard it.
And if it surprised you, share this post and help carry the story of the Chosin Few forward.

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