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. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron Simulate Visit Board Search and Seizure Training for Northern Strike

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Sanchez, left and Sgt. Angel Hernandez, right, crew chiefs with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, lock an M3M Gun Aircraft Unit-21 .50-caliber weapon system in position on a Utility Helicopter-1Y in preparation to conduct a simulated visit, board, search and seizure operation for Training Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 7, 2025. Northern Strike is designed to validate readiness of a Joint Reserve force to cover unique Marine Corps Reserve capabilities and support to active components on a large scale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus)

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Photo by: Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus | VIRIN: 250807-M-UQ888-1017.JPG

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