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 MAW sergeant major relief and appointment

Brig. Gen. Bradley S. James, left, commander of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, awards Sgt. Maj. Rodney L. Lane, right, the parting sergeant major of 4th MAW, a Legion of Merit Medal for his outstanding 30 years of service to the U.S. Marine Corps during a relief and appointment ceremony held at the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th MAW, flight line, New Orleans, June 2, 2018. Lane relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Thomas M. Burkhardt, who will post as the new sergeant major for 4th MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

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Photo by: Sgt. Melissa Martens | VIRIN: 180602-M-CK972-003.JPG

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