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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New Orleans Military Academy Celebrates the Marine Corps 250th Birthday

Students with New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy present colors during a ceremony celebrating the 250th Marine Corps birthday, in New Orleans, Nov. 14, 2025. The ceremony consisted of speeches by guest speakers U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, and Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, command senior enlisted leader, the marching of colors, cake-cutting and the reading of the birthday message. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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Tags: BIRTHDAY, MFR, NOMMA, NEW ORLEANS, USMC250, MFR250

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz | VIRIN: 251114-M-HN734-1049.JPG

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