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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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Activation of Marine Advisor Companies Alpha and Bravo

U.S. Marines, (right), with Marine Corps Advisor Company Alpha and Bravo, Force Headquarters Group, present the colors to U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Mark A. Hashimoto, (right), commanding general of FHG during a ceremony for the deactivation of 2nd CAG and activation of MCAC Alpha and Bravo, June 7, 2019, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington D.C. In order to build diverse and broadly-capable teams, the Marine Corps will heavily rely on the Reserves' unique ability to identify and provide talented Marines who possess the essential professional military experience and years of civilian expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by Cpl. Serine Farahi)