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. Marines Conduct an Offensive Raid for Northern Strike

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Hager, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, provides security during an offensive raid training event for training exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2025. Northern Strike, held Aug. 2 to 16, 2025, is designed to validate readiness of Joint Reserve forces at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center. This year's iteration featured approximately 7,500 participants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus)

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Photo by: Sgt. Aaron TorresLemus | VIRIN: 250809-M-UQ888-1032.JPG

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