Northern Strike

This page archives news and photos from Exercise Northern Strike in 2021. It highlights deployments and training, showcasing MARFORRES operational readiness and global engagement in joint, multicomponent scenarios.

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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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New Orleans Celebrates Lundi Gras with arrival of Rex, Zulu

From the left, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Len Anderson, Commanding General of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, James Reiss III, crowned Rex, Brig. Gen. Michael McWilliams, Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, and Mr. Gregg Habel, executive director, Marine Forces Reserve, pose for a portrait aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Walnut (WLB 205) while venturing down the Mississippi River to begin the carnival festivities in New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 28, 2022. Reiss served 14 years in the Marine Corps, serving both as an enlisted reservist and active-duty officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

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Tags: MarForRes, Marine Reserves, Mardi Gras, Lundi Gras, Rex, zulu

Photo by: Cpl. Brendan Mullin | VIRIN: 220228-M-JX780-1260.JPG

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