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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U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 24 conduct base defense
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Richard Belfer, a native of New York and a utility chief, teaches Lance Cpl. Ulises Jaimes, a native of Texas and an engineer equipment mechanic, both with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), how to operate a MEP-1070 generator set during a Base Defense Zone (BDZ) exercise at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, June 11, 2024. Marines from 2nd Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, MACS-24 and Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271 executed this exercise to enhance confidence and proficiency in BDZ operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo |  VIRIN: 240611-M-OV696-1010.JPG