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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AE25 | 2/14 Conducts a HIMARS Live-Fire

U.S. Marine Sgt. Dominic Detente, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher operator, with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine regiment, 4th Marine Division, directs coordinates during ARCTIC EDGE 2025 (AE25) at Donnely Training Area, Alaska, Aug. 22, 2025. Specialized Arctic training generates valuable lessons learned for warfighters and enablers ensuring they can execute their assigned missions in any environment. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears.)

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Tags: Homeland Defense, USNorthCom, AlwaysVigilant, AE25, ARTICSECURITY, MFRAE25

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Edward Spears | VIRIN: 250822-M-KH336-1159.JPG

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