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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The Final Flight

Cpl. Cassidie Crowe, a collateral duty quality assurance representative, with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 (VMU-4), prepares the RQ-21A Blackjack for launching at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 4, 2021. The Marine Corps is divesting the RQ-21A unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to equip additional active component VMU squadrons with more capable Medium Altitude, Long Endurance UAS. The Marine Corps has begun a multiyear process of divesting equipment to increase force readiness, resiliency, mobility and lethality to support the future operating environment around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz)

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Tags: MarForRes, Marines, VMU-4, usmc, RQ-21A Blackjack, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz | VIRIN: 211204-M-BR906-1004.JPG

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