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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Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 change of command

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Chase (center), the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to receive a meritorious service medal for his work while commanding MWSS-473, during the squadron change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 22, 2023. The change of command ceremony signifies transition to new leadership and a continuation of the unit’s constant preparedness to fight and win. Chase is an Austin, Texas, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joshua Brittenham)

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Tags: MarForRes, Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, change of command, MWSS-473

Photo by: Sgt. Joshua Brittenham | VIRIN: 230123-A-WW783-600.JPG

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