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104th Fighter Wing holds fourth annual Norwegian Foot March
Members of the 104th Fighter Wing pose for a group photo before beginning the wing's fourth annual Norwegian Foot March, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., October 2, 2026. The Norwegian Foot March, also known as a “ruck march” is a time-honored military tradition and a grueling test
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Members of the 104th Fighter Wing pose for a group photo before beginning the wing's fourth annual Norwegian Foot March, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., October 2, 2026.
The Norwegian Foot March, also known as a “ruck march” is a time-honored military tradition and a grueling test of perseverance and fortitude, which requires participants to run or walk a total of 18.6-miles (30 kilometers) in their full uniform and boots while carrying a rucksack containing at least 24.25 pounds (11 kilograms) of gear.
(U.S. Air National Guard video by Jay Hewitt)
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