 Soldiers of the Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division participated in a Norwegian foot march hosted by the non-commissioned officer academy of Fort Dix earlier this month here at joint base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey. Major General Rodney Falk, commander of the 99th RD, addressed all of the marchers. It only takes one catalyst event to change the course of history. What can I do to prepare? It would be things like this. Things that get yourself mentally and physically ready for the rigors of sustained combat operations. Originally a strategic goal of the Norwegian foot march was to be able to move large units of troops over a great distance, swiftly, while still combat ready even after the march. You'll buckle up. I think so. Soldiers as well as Marines, ROTC and others took part in the 30 kilometer march equal to 18.6 miles. If it's completed in the right time, they earned the Marschmer kit, the Norwegian Armed Forces marching badge. You'll see like three cones, do not cross over. Cold weather injuries, hot weather injuries, all right, be mindful of hydration. Grab the playing card, you have to grab that. That is your key to saying I went the entire route. Good luck guys. Please know yourself and know what you're capable of. Push yourself, but don't break yourself. Have a great event, be safe, and Godspeed, thanks for doing this, hooah. For America's Army Reserve, 99th readiness division, Salo Taviano.