Spangdahlem AB conducts Norwegian Foot March

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David States, 702nd Munitions Support Squadron flight sergeant, participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2024. During the foot march, States carried the American flag and over 40 pounds of weight for 18.6 miles, ultimately completing the ruck in time to earn the coveted Norwegian Foot March badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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Participants of the Norwegian Foot March begin their ruck at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2024. U.S. service members and Spangdahlem personnel were challenged to complete an 18.6-mile ruck march around Spangdahlem AB in their allotted time to earn the Norwegian Armed Forces skill badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Rivera, 52nd Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor and his spouse Noel Rivera, 52nd FSS Family Advocacy member, complete the Norwegian Foot March at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2024. First held in 1915 as a test of endurance for Norwegian soldiers, the goal of the march today is to encourage interest in marching over extended distances amongst military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David States, 702nd Munitions Support Squadron flight sergeant, participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2024. The Norwegian Foot March originated as a test of endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian military in 1915, and today, encourages interest in marching over extended distances amongst military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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A U.S. service member participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2024. The foot march, also known as Marsimerket, rewards participants with a Norwegian Armed Forces skill badge that is earned for successful completion of the ruck march in the allotted time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David States, 702nd Munitions Support Squadron flight sergeant, participates in the Norwegian Foot March at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2024. During the foot march, States carried the American flag and over 40 pounds of weight for 18.6 miles, ultimately completing the ruck in time to earn the coveted Norwegian Foot March badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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Participants of the Norwegian Foot March began their ruck at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, March 17, 2024. U.S. service members and Spangdahlem personnel were challenged to complete an 18.6-mile ruck march around Spangdahlem AB in their allotted time to earn the Norwegian Armed Forces skill badge. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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