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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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Marines new and old attend luncheon

Lance Cpl. Samantha P. Bowling, administrative clerk with Marine Forces Reserve, sits with retired Marines from the Marine Support Group at Andrea’s Restaurant in New Orleans, April 10, 2016. Young Marines had the opportunity to spend time with Marines who served in WWI and WWII and hear about their experiences in the Corps. Through the ages, Marines young and old, regardless of gender, religion or race, all share a common bond through the eagle, globe and anchor that each wears proudly across their heart.