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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Dedication to Service: Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color sergeant is awarded by New Orleans mayor

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

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Tags: color sergeant, service, NEW ORLEANS, community, WW2 Museum

Photo by: Cpl. Kanoa Thomas | VIRIN: 240516-M-RY790-1548.JPG

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