U.S. military personnel participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. The march was introduced to the Norwegian armed forces in 1915 as a culminating training event for new conscripts and infantry soldiers. Traditionally, the event simulated overnight movement by a dismounted light infantry element with the objective to seize attack positions. Now, it serves to build physical fitness and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
Volunteers provide snacks and water to U.S. military personnel participating in the Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. Those who successfully completed the 18.6 mile ruck within the time standard earned the Norwegian Foot March badge, an internationally recognized mark of achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. military personnel start the Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. Those who successfully completed the 18.6 mile ruck within the time standard earned the Norwegian Foot March badge, an internationally recognized mark of achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
Volunteers provide snacks and water to U.S. military personnel participating in the Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. The objective of the march is to successfully ruck 18.6 miles with a total of 25 pounds on their back. Multiple checkpoints were placed along the route to provide the participants with refreshments and aid if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. military personnel participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. Originally created by the Norwegian military to build toughness among its troops, the march provided U.S. military personnel an opportunity to honor a longstanding allied tradition while maintaining physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. military personnel participate in the Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. Due to unprecedented interest from U.S. military personnel, Norwegian officials have granted a permanent virtual endorsement to enable them to participate. Since 2020, more than 16,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians, Coast Guardsmen, civilians and contractors have participated in 117 Norwegian Foot March events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
Volunteers help U.S. military personnel weigh their ruck gear for the Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 31, 2025. Originally created by the Norwegian military to build toughness among its troops, the march provided U.S. military personnel an opportunity to honor a longstanding allied tradition while maintaining physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
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