Northern Strike 18

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Exercise Northern Strike is a military readiness event hosted annually at Michigan National Guard facilities. With approximately 5,000 participating Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors, Northern Strike is one of the largest reserve component exercises supported by the U.S. military. The mission is to exercise participating units’ full-spectrum of capabilities through realistic, cost-effective joint fires training in an adaptable environment, with an emphasis on joint and coalition force cooperation.

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U.S. Marines Conduct Communication Drills During Atlantic Alliance 25

U.S. Marines under the command of Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) conduct communications drills during Atlantic Alliance, July 3, 2025. Communication drills provide Marines with real-world experience by allowing them to test and employ equipment used in battlefield environments within a controlled setting—better preparing them for adverse situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Yazid Sakran)

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Photo by: Sgt. Yazid Sakran | VIRIN: 250711-M-WD934-1057.JPG

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Marines of 3/25 tackle Exercise Northern Strike 18
The hot Michigan sun is high in the sky as a Marine lays flat against the dry sand looking through his rifle optic at the battle space spread out in-front of him. Beside him, his fellow Marine fills...