Two soldiers from the Ohio State Defense Force recently participated in the Norwegian Ruck March. The Challenge involves a 18.6-mile Foot March with a 25-pound ruck pack while wearing their full boots and uniform. Troops who complete the march in the respective time limit receive a foreign award pin, the Marsjmerket badge, to wear on their uniforms. Both 2LT Kaelin Locker and PV2 Keagan Simpson of Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion completed this challenge and were awarded the Norwegian Ruck March Award.
Congrats to both Soldiers for this achievement.
2LT Kaelin Locker and PV2 Keagan Simpson of ACo, 2BN, 4CSSB were both awarded the Norwegian Ruck March Award, the international award authorized for Soldiers who have completed a rigorous 30Km ruck march with 25 lbs. in their ruck sacks within a specified time earning the Marsjmerket badge . These Soldiers represent the top of physical fitness and endurance skills. If you want to emulate the high standards of Locker and Simpson, join us! Contact [email protected] or go to www.ohiomilitaryreserve.com today to find out how you can stay in shape and help your state in times of emergency.
Source: Ohio Military Reserve
