VOL. 4, NO. 8 | FRIDAY, April 18, 2025

The 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB recognizes April as Month of the Military Child. This graphic was designed on March 28, 2025. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Wilbur Wood)

2025 Norwegian Foot March at Wright Patterson AFB

88th Air Base Wing

April 12, 2025 | By Jeffery Harris, Dylan Kaericher, Cliffton Thoroughman

(U.S. Air Force video by Dylan Kaericher and Cliffton Thoroughman)

A large group of military members in uniform take a step in the early morning light, carrying large rucksacks

Two military members in uniform run towards the viewer with other participants visible in the distance

The Norwegian Foot March is a military endurance test originating in Norway, consisting of an 18.6-mile road march carrying a 25-pound rucksack.

A Norwegian officer in woodland camo and blue flight cap, shakes the hand of a U.S. military member in uniform

Military members in uniform ruck in both directions down a paved road in the woods

The Norwegian Foot March is a military endurance test originating in Norway, consisting of an 18.6-mile road march while carrying a 25-pound rucksack

A military-patterned ruck sack sits in the grass as the sun comes up in the background, casting an orange glow in the sky

A large group of military members in uniform march down a street away from the viewer, carrying large rucksacks

Two military members in uniform carrying large ruck sacks, bump fists as they pass each other

Silhouettes of a large group of military members march down a street between trees and shadows, carrying large rucksacks

Near 500 military members, veterans, and dependents participated in the Norwegian Foot March, April 12, 2025, at Wright-Patt Air Force Base. Originating in Norway, the march tests military endurance by consisting of of an 18.6-mile ruck march while carrying a 25 lb. pack. (U.S. Air Force photos by Jack Gardner and Daniel Peterson)

A large group photo of military members in formal wear on stage with large U.S. Air Force and Space Force insignias on either side

U.S. Air Force chief master sergeants, past and present, gather on stage at the end of a chief recognition ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 10, 2025. The annual event celebrated 11 Wright-Patt Airmen selected for promotion to the Air Force’s highest enlisted rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Leadership Dayton, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, identifies, educates, and motivates community leaders to better serve the Dayton region.

Visiting the 445th Airlift Wing

Members of the Leadership Dayton group pose in front of a 445th C-17 Globemaster III during their tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April. 9, 2025. The group toured the base as part of their leadership development program. Leadership Dayton, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, identifies, educates, and motivates community leaders to better serve the Dayton region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

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