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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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4th Marine Division Communication Marines conduct joint MEDEVAC training with Indiana National Guard
Corporal Kaleb Zadeii communicates with MEDEVAC pilots as they land at the DetComm Home Training Center. U.S. Marines with Detachment, Communications Company, 14th Marines, 4th Marine Division executed joint MEDEVAC training with Company C, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, Indiana National Guard on 12 August 2023 at DetComm’s Home Training Center in Indianapolis. The joint training improved interservice readiness and facilitated improving and refining military occupational specialty skills in simulated real-world scenarios. The Marines received instruction from the MEDEVAC aircrew on ground-to-air best practices, landing zone preparation and procedures, and MED 101. The training culminated with simulated real-world scenarios of the evacuation of wounded servicemembers. (U.S. Marine Corps photos taken by Sergeant Mallory Harrison)