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 The exchange began in 1974 and is the longest-running military exchange partnership between any two nations. The yearly exchange promotes good will and sharpens military readiness between the nations as well as provides opportunities for cultural understanding among its participants. While in Norway, the Minnesota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will conduct winter operations training with the Norwegian Home Guard. They will participate in a field training exercise where they will ski into the mountains and sleep in tents and snow shelters. They will also conduct weapons familiarization with their Norwegian trainers. The Soldiers and Airmen will have an opportunity to experience some Norwegian culture as they visit some of the sights of Norway and participate in a “Buddy Weekend,” where they will stay with a Norwegian family. The Norwegian Home Guard Soldiers are staying at Camp Ripley, Minnesota National Guard’s premier training center. 
They will be conducting winter training operations with the Minnesota National Guard and will be participating in multiple training exercises. In addition, the Norwegians will stay with a Minnesota family and get the opportunity to experience some local culture.
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39th Annual Norwegian Exchange: More than just Training
Written by Air Force Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka 02/14/12
Norwegian Home Guard officers hit the airwaves
Written by Maj. John Donovan, 02/14/2012
Norwegian Home Guard training at Camp Ripley
Written by Maj. John Donovan, 02/14/2012
Minnesota Military Catholic Chaplain rises to Lt. Col.
Written by Sgt. John Angelo, 02/13/2012
Minnesota Guard arrives in Norway for annual exchange
Written by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka, 2/9/12
Norwegian Home Guard is spending its 39th year with troops at Camp Ripley
2/9/12
Norwegian Exchange Buddy Weekend
Written by Officer Candidiate Trista LaFontaine, 2/21/11
Norwegians, Croatians train with U.S. M4 at Ripley
Written by Sgt. Daryl G. Sanford, 2/15/11
An American meal for the Norwegian Exchange
Written by 1st Lt. Kenneth Toole, 2/15/11
2010 Norwegian Exchange Program comes to a close
Written by Spc. Alicia Phillips, 2/22/10
Norwegian Home Guard officers visit St. Olaf College
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 2/19/10
Minnesota Guard provides local training with a global impact
2/17/10
The Youth of the Norwegian Home Guard
2/15/10
Minnesota Guardsmen participate in 37th Annual Troop Reciprocal Exchange
2/15/10
Minnesota National Guard Conducts 37th Annual Norwegian Exchange
2/11/10
Minnesota Guardsmen Train in Norway for the 36th Year
2/23/09
All American by day, Norwegian by Night
2/17/09
35th Annual Norwegian Exchange Youth Training
1/17/08
Senior Training Coordinators in Little Falls
2/20/08
Minnesota National Guard deploy to Norway for 35th Annual Norwegian Exchange
2/20/08
35th Annual Norwegian Exchange Youth Training
2/17/08
35th Annual Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange Begins
2/14/08
A man who helps to make it happen
2/21/07
Norwegian Home Guard Soldiers Continue Training
2/21/07
Norwegian Exchange Preparation Weekend at Camp Ripley
2/21/07
Minnesota, Norwegian Troop Exchange
2/19/07
Field Training in Norway
2/18/07
Cultural Experience
2/17/07
MN National Guard members start training mission in Norway
2/12/07
Norwegian Exchange Preparation Weekend at Camp Ripley
1/21/07
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NOREX Program Overview
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