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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MWSS-473 Marines refuel U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthogs

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, observe the side of an A-10 Warthog from the 357th Fighter Wing at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 18, 2022. Marines from MWSS-473 refueled two A-10 Warthogs that were qualifying in landing on unimproved surfaces. The A-10 pilots also provided the Marines with a familiarization of the capabilities and limitations of their aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

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Tags: 4thMAW, Marines, reserves, MWSS-473, 357th Fighter Squadron, Air Force, MFRITX422

Photo by: Cpl. Ryan Schmid | VIRIN: 220718-M-HT815-1006.JPG

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