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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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Realistic training in Indiana benefits Reserve Marines

Sgt. Kenny Wen, a satellite communications operator with 6th Communications Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepares to give commands to the platoon during hand and arm signal training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., June 10, 2016. The Marines were also refreshed on buddy rushes and patrol formations during the training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)