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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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243rd Annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball

The oldest Marine present, retired Gunnery Sgt. Robert Allen, center, passes a slice of cake to the youngest Marine present, Lance Cpl. Ryan Fisher, left, an administrative specialist with G-1, 4th Marine Division, during the 243rd annual Marine Corps birthday ball at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 16, 2018. The passing of the cake from the oldest to the youngest Marine symbolizes the passing of history and traditions to the next generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)