Tag Archive for: NOREX

NOREX 2024 and a Look Back at the 50th Anniversary of NOREX

This week we meet with some Host Families for the Minnesota National Guard’s 51st Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) and look back at our trip to Norway in 2023 for the 50th anniversary of NOREX. The exchange, which started in 1974, is the U.S.’s longest continuous bilateral military and cultural exchange, bringing Norwegian service members to Minnesota and Minnesota service members to Norway to train with one another. Guests include:

  • The Danczyk Family – MNNG Host Family
  • Shane Hybben – MNNG Host Family
  • Maj. Katie Lunning – Minnesota National Guard
/by

The 50th Anniversary of NOREX

The 50th Anniversary of NOREX

This week we are recorded live from Norway for the 50th Anniversary of NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange. We meet with officers from the Minnesota National Guard and Heimevernet (Norway Home Guard) to discuss the training plan, learn about snow shelters and troop mobilization with a Captain from the Minnesota National Guard and get a better understanding of how the soldiers train together. Guests include:

/by

NOREX and Camp Gratitude

NOREX and Camp Gratitude

This week we meet with the Deputy Commander of Camp Ripley to discuss NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, learn about Camp Gratitude and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:

/by

Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX)

Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX)

This week we travel to Camp Ripley and meet with the Generals of the 45th NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, we also get an update from CSM Douglas Wortham from Værnes Air Station in Norway.Guests include:

 

/by

NOREX – Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange

NOREX - Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange

This week we are recorded live from Værnes Garrison  Norway and Camp Ripley to learn about NOREX 44. The Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange.Guests include:

/by