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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2/23 Marines and ROK Marines Conduct Bilateral Crew-Served Weapons Range during KMEP 25.2

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose Lopez-Santiago, a machine gunner with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, fires an M240B machine gun drills during the Korean Marine Exercise Program 25.2 in Suseong-ri, South Korea, July 30, 2025. KMEP is conducted regularly between the ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase their combined capabilities through realistic training geared towards deterrence and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific. Lopez-Santiago is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

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Photo by: Cpl. Kanoa Thomas | VIRIN: 250730-M-RY790-1239.JPG

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