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RILEY XANTEN II

This page archives news and photos from Exercise RILEY-XANTEN II in 2017. It highlights deployments and training, showcasing MARFORRES operational readiness and global engagement.

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Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participate in exercise Riley Xanten II, in Burwash, Ontario, Feb. 3-5, 2017. During the exercise, the Marines joined soldiers from the Canadian Armed Forces to exchange knowledge and increase proficiency in cold weather tactics, survival skills, shelter building, ice fishing, and more.

 

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4th Marine Logistics Group recieves new sergeant major

Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith, sergeant major of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, participates in the symbolic passing of the sword from Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut, 4th MLG commanding general, during a relief and appointment ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Aug. 23, 2013. Sgt. Maj. Richard Lewallen relinquished his post as 4th MLG sergeant major to Smith and retired after 30 years of service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)