Ramstein hosts Danish Contingent Alternative March to support Danish veterans

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Soldiers check in to the Danish Contingent Alternative March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 1, 2025. This ruck was modeled after the DANCON, which is an annual tradition held by the Royal Danish army that began in 1972 and illustrates the physical preparedness of participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein hosts Danish Contingent Alternative March to support Danish veterans

A volunteer working at the Danish Contingent Alternative March weighs the rucks of participants at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 1, 2025. Participants had the opportunity to ruck either 15km (9.3 miles) or 30km (18.6 miles) while carrying at least 11kg (24.2 pounds), earning a different medal depending on their choice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein hosts Danish Contingent Alternative March to support Danish veterans

U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Wright cheers during the Danish Contingent Alternative March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 1, 2025. This ruck was modeled after the DANCON, which has been organized by the Royal Danish army wherever their forces have been deployed since its origin in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein hosts Danish Contingent Alternative March to support Danish veterans

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Soldiers ruck during the Danish Contingent Alternative March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 1, 2025. This ruck was held in honor of Danish veterans of the armed forces, police, Emergency Management Agencies and others for the sacrifices they make every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein hosts Danish Contingent Alternative March to support Danish veterans

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Soldiers ruck during the Danish Contingent Alternative March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 1, 2025. Nearly 300 people participated in the ruck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein hosts Danish Contingent Alternative March to support Danish veterans

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Norman Enriquez, American Forces Network Kaiserslautern broadcast journalist, participates in the Danish Contingent Alternative March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 1, 2025. This ruck was organized to mirror the requirements of the Danish Contingent march, which is hosted by the Royal Danish army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein hosts Danish Contingent Alternative March to support Danish veterans

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Soldiers ruck during the Danish Contingent Alternative March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 1, 2025. Participants had the opportunity to ruck either 15km (9.3 miles) or 30km (18.6 miles), earning a different medal depending on their choice, while carrying at least 11kg (24.2 pounds). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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Ramstein hosts Danish Contingent Alternative March to support Danish veterans

Published Feb. 5, 2025
By Senior Airman Regan Enriquez
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Airmen and U.S. Soldiers check in to the Danish Contingent Alternative March at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb 1, 2025. This ruck was modeled after the DANCON, which is an annual tradition held by the Royal Danish army that began in 1972 and illustrates the physical preparedness of participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)