Norwegian Foot March comes to Ramstein

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Williams, 86th Communications Squadron client systems supervisor, smiles after completing the Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2024. Williams was the first to complete the 30 kilometer long event with a time of three hours and 41 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaiah Haas, 86th Medical Group pharmacy technician, participates in the 2024 Norwegian Foot March at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 7, 2024. Haas was one of over 50 people who took part in the event where they had to complete a timed ruck march of over 30 kilometers while carrying 11 kilograms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
Participants of the 2024 Norwegian Foot March run part of the route at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7 2024.The event was first started in 1915 as a way to ensure Norwegian service members were in shape and prepared for combat. The event is timed and brackets are based on the age of the individual participant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)