USAREUR Soldiers Recognized for Completing Nijmegen Marches

Photo By Stephen Perez | Soldiers from various units within U.S. Army Europe stand in formation as they are recognized by U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernathy, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Europe, for completing the 2019 Nijmegen Marches earlier this year, Sept. 4, 2019, on Clay Kaserne, Germany. Each soldier personally received a coin from Abernethy for finishing the annual, four-day 100-mile march. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Stephen P. Perez)  

GERMANY

09.04.2019

Story by Spc. Stephen Perez 

U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

LUCIUS D. CLAY KASERNE, GERMANY (Sept. 4, 2019) – U.S. Army Europe soldiers who completed the Nijmegen Marches earlier this year were recognized for their achievement by U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Abernathy, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Europe, at the post museum here, earlier today.

The Nijmegen Marches consist of four days where soldiers complete a 100-mile march in Nijmegen, Netherlands. It is an annual event where U.S. Army Europe soldiers march alongside troops from allied and partner countries.

After praising the formation for their achievement, Abernethy, presented each soldier who completed the march with a specialized coin.

• Date Taken: 09.04.2019
• Date Posted: 09.04.2019 13:57
• Story ID: 338346
• Location: DE