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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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4th Reconnaissance Marines support rescue efforts in wake of Hurricane Harvey

KATY, Texas – Marines and joint integrated agencies work together in order to reconstruct the U.S. Army 1078 A1 5-ton trucks in Katy, Texas, Aug. 30, 2017, to support disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey. All military services are providing or preparing to provide assistance in support of FEMA and U.S. Northern Command. Defense Support of Civil Authorities is the Department of Defense’s effort to bring our personnel, skills, and equipment to support a FEMA-led disaster response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/Released)