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Marines


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.

 

Photo Gallery

31st MEU | Fire for Effects during Talisman Sabre 25

U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, coordinate live ordnance drops during a tactical air control party operation as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Queensland, Australia, July 14, 2025. The bilateral TACP training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez |  VIRIN: 250716-M-BN482-1180.JPG