Goodfellow celebrates Norwegian Foot March participants Published July 3, 2024 By Airman 1st Class James Salellas 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The Norwegian Foot March, also known as Marsjmerket, is a physical endurance event where participants carry an 11 kg (24.25 lbs) rucksack and cover a distance of 18.6 miles. The Norwegian Foot March began in 1915 during World War I and was created to test the marching endurance of Norwegian soldiers. It aims to move large units over long distances while maintaining combat readiness. More than a century later, the event transformed into an opportunity for service members from different branches and nations to unite and challenge themselves. If a service member completes the march, they earn a foreign service badge for their dress uniforms. To earn a Norwegian Armed Forces skills badge, participants must finish the course within a specific time limit determined by their age and gender. On April 20th, 2024, the 17th Security Forces Squadron hosted a Norwegian Foot March at Goodfellow, with military and civilian personnel participating. As a result, Goodfellow hosted a ceremony to congratulate the recipients of the Norwegian Armed Forces skills badge, honoring their dedication and endurance in completing the event. Congratulations to the recipients! Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Rogers Senior Airman Caleb Strout Airman 1st Class Alex Johnson Staff Sgt. Shaun Bradley Sgt. 1st Class Kamal Moustafhim Airman Cameron Dobis Capt. Tyler Sumrall Staff Sgt. Jarek Akers Airman Tyrell Clayton Pvt. Tobias Robinson Airman 1st Class James Giarrusso Staff Sgt. Connor Baygents Airman 1st Class Trever Yancey Seaman Apprentice Collins Cushman 2nd Lt. Quinton Steward Sgt. 1st Class Adam Sparrow Cpl. Justin Vanoy Senior Master Sgt. Jordan Locklear (Tinker AFB) Tech. Sgt. Taylor Cyr (Lackland AFB) Maj. Brian Scallion Capt. Michael Holyoak 2nd Lt. Wendy Dannemiller Capt. Madeleine Kosman Airman Molly Griffiths Master Sgt. Ashley Figueroa (Tinker AFB)