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Marines


Northern Strike

This is the operations and exercise page for Northern Strike 21.

About

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.

 

Photo Gallery
MWSS-473 Marines refuel U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthogs
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Bost, an inspector instructor with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, examines a gun drive under an A-10 Warthog at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 18, 2022. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 24 controlled the U.S. Air Force A-10s as they landed and then received fuel from Marines with MWSS-473. 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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Photo by: Cpl. Ryan Schmid |  VIRIN: 220718-M-HT815-1008.JPG