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Northern Strike

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

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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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MWSS-473 runs FARP in Marathon, Florida, in wake of Hurricane Irma
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Karl S. McCants (left), sergeant major of 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Col. Joseph J. Russo, commanding officer of 14th Marines, 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, Gunnery Sgt. Brent Baca, a expeditionary fire and rescue staff non-commisioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Todd Swanson with MWSS-473, 4th MAW, MARFORRES, discuss refueling operations conducted at a forward arming and refueling point, in Marathon, Florida, Sept. 13, 2017. Marines of VMGR-234 delivered fuel, equipment, food and water to a forward arming and refueling point established by Marines with MWSS-473 to provide support of search and rescue operations in wake of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)