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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Activated Reserve Marines Conduct a Mortar Range during Korea Viper 25.4

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fire an M252 81 mm mortar during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, May 23, 2025. Korea Viper is a recurring exercise series that demonstrates the Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine Corps' ability to respond decisively in the region as a singular, unified force while strengthening relationships and trust between the two allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

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Tags: 3rd Marine Division, 4th Marines, WARFIGHTING, MORTARS, korea viper

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Tucker Mocan | VIRIN: 250523-M-RI657-1069.JPG

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