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

Cpl. Kristophore K. Allison, motor transport operator with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, teaches a class on proper weapons handling and techniques to Navy personnel during Exercise Global Medic at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 19, 2016. Participants had the opportunity to cross train with other branches and other military occupational specialties to develop different skills throughout the course of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/Released)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens |  VIRIN: 160823-M-CK972-013.JPG