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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, sergeant major of 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Lance. Cpl. Sergio Hernandez, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES, at a forward arming and refueling point established by MWSS-473 in Marathon, Florida, Sept. 13, 2017. Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, 4th MAW, MARFORRES, delivered fuel, equipment, food and water to a FARP operated 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)