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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 AAB uses capabilities to assist Texas communities

Marines and Sailors with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve are supporting flood recovery operations throughout Texas during Hurricane Harvey, Sept. 1, 2017. With approximately 60 Marines and 10 Amphibious Assault Vehicles, the unit has successfully executed 3 civilian medical evacuations, 102 civilian rescues, searched 200 homes, and delivered supplies to 300 students stranded at a local university.