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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Commandant discusses his "Seize the Initiative" message with New Orleans-based Marines

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller (center), speaks to Marines from Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2017. The CMC visited the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North to discuss his “Seize the Initiative” message. The message provides six resolutions for Marines to follow in 2017 to improve readiness so they will be ready and relevant to respond to future challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

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Tags: MarForRes, commandant, CMC, Marine Corps, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: Cpl. Melissa Martens | VIRIN: 170216-M-CK972-004.JPG

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