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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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Early retirement benefits offered to Active-Reserve staff sergeants during FY-15

Marine administrative message 138/14 announced that within fiscal year 2015, the Marine Corps is authorized to offer voluntary retirement at a reduced monthly retainer-pay rate to reserve-component staff sergeants. The Marine Corps Active Reserve Enlisted Temporary Early Retirement Authority Program gives early retirement benefits that active-duty Marines received, in fiscal year 2012, to Active-Reserve Marines who have more than 15 years and less than 20 years of active-duty. For application requirements and specific instructions on how to apply, see the MARADMIN on www.marines.mil.

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel |  VIRIN: 140320-M-RT263-011.JPG