An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

HomeNews & PhotosOperations and Exercises2017RILEY XANTEN II

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.

About

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.

 

Photo Gallery

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 Hercules refuel Canadian aircraft in the air

A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake is aerial refueled by a KC-130 Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during an aerial refueling training mission in the air over Cold Lake, Canada, June 17, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. MARFORRES squadrons participate in SE19 to both complete annual training requirements and to increase unit readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)