Master Sgt. Amber Martine wins the Norwegian Foot March on April 12, 2026, in Concord. The New Hampshire National Guard Airman outclassed 84 competitors to place first in back-to-back years. Known as the Marsjmerket, the event dates to 1915 when the Norwegian military used it to demonstrate combat readiness. Modern-day competitors don battledress uniforms and 25-pound packs to complete the 18.6-mile course in times set by age and gender. It marked the second-straight year that Martine won the march. Video by Master Sgt. Charles Johnston, JFHQ Public Affairs.
