An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

HomeNews & PhotosOperations and Exercises2017RILEY XANTEN II

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.

About

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.

 

Photo Gallery

In Translation: SPMAGTF-SC Marines complete Marine Advisor Course

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Maj. Robert G. Gill congratulates a role player at a simulated graduation ceremony during General Exercise 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 4, 2017. The Marines conducted the final rehearsal exercise of the Marine Advisor Course in order to assess their readiness to train foreign security forces during their upcoming deployment to Central America. Gill is the officer in charge of the Ground Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command. The Marine Advisor Course is taught by the Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)