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Marines


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 Receives Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service

Avery Strada, (right) director of volunteer services for New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (left) poses for a picture with 1st Lt. Katherine Graichen (left), after she receives an award on behalf of the Marine Corps for recognition of outstanding service to the rebirth and revitalization of the city of New Orleans from Habitat for Humanity. Between January and Dec. 30, approximately 1,658 Marines volunteered more than 8,226 hours at 189 different volunteer events in the greater New Orleans area.

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Photo by: Cpl. Gabrielle Quire |  VIRIN: 151205-M-HX324-002.JPG