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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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Train like we fight: Reserve Marines and Sailors take part in simulated training

Motor Transport Marines with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, train on a virtual patrol mission during Exercise Global Medic at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 18, 2016. Using the equipment, Marines were able to see and hear the virtual environment with members of their squad, make contact with enemy forces, clear rooms and patrol through the rally point at the end of the course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/Released)
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Tags: MarForRes, 4th Medical Battalion, 4th MLG, Exercise Global Medic, Fort McCoy, Marine Forces Reserve
Photo by: Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens |  VIRIN: 160823-M-CK972-006.JPG
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