Marines


Northern Strike

This is the operations and exercise page for Northern Strike 21.

About

From 31 July to 14 August, CLB 451 (-)(REIN) provides forward DS and GS logistics to JTF-85 IOT enable joint task force projection functions and conduct tactical sustainment to maximize maneuver element ability to execute area defense, offense and stability operations in support of the reestablishment of the legitimate border of Gorgas.

 

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Night Mission Preparation
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, refuel A CH-53E Super Stallion on an airstrip at Camp Wilson, Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 21, 2017 in preparation for night missions in support of the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, MARFORRES, final battalion exercise of Integrated Training Exercise 4-17. ITX 4-17 is a live-fire and maneuver combined arms exercise designed to train battalion and squadron-sized units in the tactics, techniques, and procedures required to provide a sustainable and ready operational reserve for employment across the full spectrum of crisis and global engagement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Imari J. Dubose)