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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 Marine honored for outstanding community service

Capt. Samuel L. Baumer (second from right), adjutant for Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, is presented the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee Community Service award by retired Marine Maj. Gen. David M. Mize (right), chairman of the Mayor’s Military Advisory Committee, during the Armed Forces Day celebration at the National World War II Museum, May 21, 2016. Baumer was recognized for his outstanding efforts in improving the local community and for setting an excellent example to his fellow Marines. Marine Forces Reserve operates from 160 locations across the U.S. allowing the Marines the unique opportunity to connect with the communities in which they live. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

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