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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MARFORRES TACP FIREX 23-1

U.S. Marines, participating in Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1, board a UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Air Wing, at Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. The Venom, alongside an AH-1Z Viper helicopter from HMLA-773, provided live close air support during the exercise. The purpose of TACP FIREX 23-1 is to maintain joint fires proficiency and readiness to support the total force.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

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Tags: Gunships, MARINE AVIATION, Fighter jets, close air support

Photo by: Cpl. James Stanfield | VIRIN: 221027-M-BD822-1340.JPG

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