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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HIGHLY DECORATED VIETNAM ERA MARINE HONORED, MOURNED, LAID TO REST IN ARIZONA

Lt. Col. David Althoff served in the Marine Corps as a pilot from 1952 until 1972. During his time in the Marine Corps, Althoff deployed to Vietnam two times and earned a total of 66 awards including: three Silver Stars, four Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Bronze Star, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Distinguished Service Medal, 55 Air Medals and a Combat Action Ribbon.(Courtesy photo from the Robert F. Dorr Collection)

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