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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Marine Forces Reserve and the Legion of Mars Group at the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras Parade

Marines from Marine Forces Reserve ride on a float with the Legion of Mars group, throwing beads and festive items to the public during the Krewe of Alla Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Feb. 8, 2015. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, MARFORRES commander, was the Legion of Mars’ Grand Marshall. The group was invited to be guest members of the parade for the second year in a row with several floats recognizing all branches and wounded veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro)

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Tags: MarForRes, usmc, Legion of Mars, Mardi Gras, parade, MARINE CORPS BAND NEW ORLEANS

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Ian Ferro | VIRIN: 150208-M-TI204-003.JPG

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