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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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World War II Veteran visits 4th Force Recon Marines

Marines from 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct parachuting operations during their drill weekend at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, May 2, 2015. The drill period included parachuting operations, observation and report exercises, and included a surprise visit from Marine World War II Veteran, Bill Darling. (Photo courtesy of 4th Force Reconnaissance Company)
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Tags: 4th Marine Division, 4th Force Reconnaissance Company
Photo by: 4th Force Reconnaissance Company  |  VIRIN: 150615-M-OL895-943.JPG
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