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Marines


NORTHERN STRIKE 25-2

NORTHERN STRIKE 25-1
4th Marine Division, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, 4th Marine Logistics Group and Force Headquarters Group
Camp Grayling, Michigan
ABOUT

Exercise NORTHERN STRIKE is a JNTC accredited, Army-sponsored, National Guard Bureau program conducted twice a year (winter and summer). Northern Strike provides a venue for participating units to conduct offense, defense, and stability operations in a joint environment with a special emphasis on contested logistics, all-domain C2, and combined arms live fire. Additional opportunities include Joint Fire Support with Close Air Support (CAS), Integrated Maneuver with Fires, Force Protection, Air Mobility and C4I elements of Theater Air Ground Systems (TAGS). The exercise is a premier reserve component training event designed to build readiness with joint and partner forces. 

Media Contact Information

Name:  MFR CommStrat
Address:  2000 Opelousas Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 697-9335
eMail:  mfrcommstrat@usmc.mil

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Northern Strike Photo Gallery

U.S. Marines with VMFA-224 conduct flight operations during Ramstein Flag in Finland

A Finnish air force F/A-18 Hornet flies near Rovaniemi Air Base during exercise Ramstein Flag 2026 at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, June 5, 2026. RAFL26 is NATO’s premier multi-domain tactical exercise involving 19 nations and over 15 operational locations. The exercise provides realistic combat scenarios in complex environments and is designed to enhance the Alliance’s deterrence and collective defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Perri Wood)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Perri Wood |  VIRIN: 260609-M-GQ491-1152.JPG