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After spending a number of days living in tents, snow caves, and lean-tos, Minnesota National Guard NOREX participants were welcomed back to base at Værnes Air Station in Stjørdal, Norway, Feb. 13, 2025, to enjoy an American meal. The meal is a normal part of the Norwegian Exchange where Americans showcase traditional Minnesotan foods for their hosts. This year featured tator tot hotdish and smothered steaks which were donated by Serving our Troops. Also during the meal, Minnesota Guardsmen presented the Norwegian Home Guard with a locally-curated art piece of Babe the Blue Ox to accompany Paul Bunyan, the gift presented during the 2024 exchange.
The Guardsmen are a part of the Reciprocal Norwegian Exchange, commonly referred to as NOREX, a partnership program whereby approximately 100 Minnesota National Guardsmen and 100 Norwegian Home Guardsmen visit the opposite country to train and exchange cultural understandings. This is the 52nd year the two nations have participated in the NOREX and is one of the longest running state partnership programs in the world.
(Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ashlee Sherrill)
| Date Taken: | 02.12.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 02.18.2025 05:33 |
| Photo ID: | 8874373 |
| VIRIN: | 250213-Z-UG779-1003 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 1.54 MB |
| Location: | STJøRDAL, NO |
| Web Views: | 26 |
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