U.S. service members participate in a Norwegian Foot March hosted by the Medical Readiness Battalion, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas, April 3, 2026. The Norwegian Foot March tests Soldiers’ physical fitness and combat readiness, consisting of an 18.6-mile ruck march that must be completed within a set time while carrying a 25-pound rucksack. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Myenn LaMotta)
Boots struck pavement in unison as U.S. Army Soldiers marched beside Estonian and Allied troops in Tallinn on Feb. 24, 2026, honoring Estonia’s 108th Independence Day, demonstrating unity, deterrence and a shared commitment to defending sovereignty on NATO’s eastern flank.
