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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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Annual Marine Forces Reserve Christmas Party

Cpl. David Linnenkamp (left), trombone instrumentalist, Cpl. Michael Choi (right), trumpet instrumentalist, and Lance Cpl. Dallin Taylor (center), electric bass instrumentalist, all with Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Combo, perform holiday songs for incoming guests at an annual Christmas party hosted by Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian’s, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Dec. 16, 2017. The event, hosted in the general’s quarters, allowed distinguished military guests, civilians and their families to enjoy a night of food and beverage to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Pompei / Released).