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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FARP extends range of aviation combat element

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron (HMLA) 775, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to take off from a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 21, 2022. A FARP is a temporary facility organized, equipped, and deployed to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation maneuver units in combat. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, Active Component integration and increase combat readiness for all elements of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

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Tags: 4thMAW, Marines, reserves, MAGTF23, MFRITX422, MWSS473

Photo by: Cpl. Ryan Schmid | VIRIN: 220721-M-HT815-1003.JPG

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