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RILEY XANTEN II

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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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Montford Point Marines receive Congressional Gold Medal
The Montford Point Marines gather together for a group photo during the National Montford Point Marine Association’s 49th Annual National Convention, July 16, 2014. The Montford Point Marines were part of the 20,000 African American service members that trained at Montford Point during World War II. To preserve this legacy, the association has offered to share their stories, provide mentorship and conduct workshops with active duty and Reserve Marines throughout the convention.