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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Marine Innovation Unit Change of Command and Birthday Ball

Master Gunnery Sergeant David A. Arellano salutes as Col. Brooks D. Braden, right, relinquishes command of the Marine Innovation Unit during a change of command ceremony in White Plains, New York, Nov. 21, 2025. During the ceremony, Col. Benjamin C. Richardson assumed command of the Marine Innovation Unit from Colonel Braden. Established in 2022, the Marine Innovation Unit leverages the talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to accelerate the adoption of advanced capabilities, transform Naval Service capacity for technology employment, and retain and invest in Total Force human capital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

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Tags: MarForRes, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Innovation unit, MIU, MIUBall25

Photo by: Cpl. Kanoa Thomas | VIRIN: 251121-M-RY790-1265.JPG

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