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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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C-130s Refuel at Joint Base Cape Cod

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel a C-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron (VMGR) 234, during Atlantic Alliance 2025 at Cape Cod, Massachusetts, July 6, 2025. AA25 is a premier naval integration exercise designed to enhance interoperability among U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and allied forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)
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Tags: MarForRes, Reserve, readiness, VMFT402, AA25, MFRAA25
Photo by: Sgt. Emely Gonzalez |  VIRIN: 250706-M-JH066-2636.JPG
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