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USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

U.S. Army Europe and Africa, along with our NATO and Partner Allies, annually host a Tank Challenge. This training event is designed to give participating nations a dynamic and productive environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

The European International Tank Challenge was formerly known as the Strong Europe Tank Challenge. Images, video and stories that are older will appear under that name further down the timeline.

For more imagery, videos and news visit our DVIDS feature page at: USARUER International Tank Challenge

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46th Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX)

Minnesota National Guard

Feb. 18, 2019 | 3:00

Approximately 100 Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard participated in the two-week Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX). While in Norway, they conducted winter operations training with the Norwegian Home Guard District 12. Minnesota Guardsmen learned winter survival techniques including how to construct a lean-to for emergency shelter, cross-country skiing, emergency food rationing, and skijoring (being pulled behind a track vehicle for long distances).

This exercise is the 46th Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) since it began in 1974. The annual event is the longest-running military exchange partnership between any two nations. Th exchange promotes goodwill and sharpens military readiness between the nations while providing opportunities for cultural understanding among its participants.