Sustainment Soldiers complete 30 km Norwegian Foot March [Image 6 of 14]

POWIDZ, POLAND

10.12.2023

Photo by Sgt. Demetrysean Lewis 

3rd Division Sustainment Brigade

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade's Task Force Provider hand out water and fruit to Soldiers completing the Norwegian Foot March at the airfield in Powidz, Poland, on Oct. 12, 2023. More than 200 active duty and reserve Soldiers participated in the military endurance test, which includes an 18.6-mile-long route, carrying a rucksack of 24 pounds or more. In 1915, the Norwegian army held a test of marching endurance for their soldiers. with a tactical goal to be able to move larger units of troops over a distance swiftly and efficiently manner that enabled them to be prepared for combat even after the march. U.S. Army 1st Lt. Mohamed Jalloh, assigned to the brigade's 414th Signal Company, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lakenya Lowe, assigned to the Reserve's 787th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, received Army Commendation Medals for finishing the race first place in their respective gender group on Oct. 16, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division deployed as part of a rotation of forces to Poland to support multinational training and operations to enhance interoperability and contingency response capabilities with allies and partners and deter adversaries in the European theater.

• Date Taken: 10.12.2023
• Date Posted: 10.16.2023 10:33
• Photo ID: 8073294
• VIRIN: 231012-A-CJ193-4769
• Resolution: 5262x3508
• Size: 11.56 MB
• Location: POWIDZ, PL