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 with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division conduct ILOC at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noah Friedman, a mortarman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, instructs Marines during Intermediate location (ILOC) live fire training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. The event took place as part of an ILOC pre-deployment training which enables unit mobilization to specific areas of operations before potential future deployments, increasing combat readiness and lethality. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Edgar Rafael)

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Tags: 1/25, MFR, 4th MARDIV

Photo by: Sgt. Edgar Rafael | VIRIN: 260204-M-ER402-1096.JPG

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