Marines


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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MAG-41 deploys Tactical Air Ground Refueling System during Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations scenario during ITX 4-22
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaiah Kilian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, reads a fuel counter during a long-range refueling mission at a forward arming and refueling point located at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., July 29, 2022. Marine Forces Reserve is using ITX 4-22 to exercise Force Design 2030 initiatives such as expeditionary advanced base operations. By executing long range insertion and distributed operations across more than 300 miles, MAGTF-23 will prove their ability to fulfill future Marine Corps warfighting concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

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