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A Minnesota National Guard Soldier touches the stone known as Olavssteinen (Olav's Stone) at Stiklestad Church, Feb. 17, 2026. The stone is believed to be the rock King Olav Haraldsson leaned against when he was killed in the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. Located behind the altar of the church, it is historically revered with tradition suggesting it holds healing powers for those who touch it. Service members are part of the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) which began in 1973 and remains the longest-running military exchange between the United States and a foreign nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Megan Shaner)
| Date Taken: | 02.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.25.2026 15:16 |
| Photo ID: | 9536536 |
| VIRIN: | 260217-Z-WY122-1018 |
| Resolution: | 3485x5228 |
| Size: | 3.26 MB |
| Location: | VERDAL, NO |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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