Post Tagged with: "International Four Days Marches Nijmegen"

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Hundreds of walkers from all over the world walk along a path during the 99th annual Four Days Marches near Nederasselt, the Netherlands, July 24. Military and civilian participants walked between 30 and 50 km each day through a different part of the Netherlands as part of this event.

TSC Soldiers take on ‘Nijmegen 4 Daagse’

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexander A. Burnett 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

The annual Nijmegen “Vierdaagse,” the Four Days Marches, in the Netherlands is an event regional marching enthusiasts and service members, among others, look forward to all year. For some, it is a chance to prove their strength and resiliency. For others, it is a chance to join thousands of other marchers in the world’s largest walking event and earn a coveted ribbon. Regardless of the reason, everyone must complete his or her individual distance — and 30 to 50 km a day is no small feat.

July 30, 2015 ×

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Photo by 1st Sgt. Michael EldredA combined team from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and U.S. Army Public Health Command Region-Europe march alongside approximately 40,000 marchers participating in the second day of the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen in Holland.

LRMC team earns award in grueling, four-day march

Story courtesy of Nijmegen team members

Since November 2012, a small team of dedicated Soldiers have been crawling out of bed in the early hours two to three times a week to march with each other at times over 25 miles. This sacrifice was in preparation for one of the most arduous and intensely celebrated annual events of modern times — the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen.

July 25, 2013 ×