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Marines


HURRICANE IRMA

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U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th MAW, MARFORRES, did their part following the storm conducting refueling and resupply missions to Marathon, Florida, in wake of Hurricane Irma to aid and assist the affected areas of the Florida Keys, beginning on Sept. 10, 2017.

 

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MWSS-473 runs FARP in Marathon, Florida, in wake of Hurricane Irma
Jim Lander, a retired Navy commander, refuels his C12 airplane from a forward arming and refueling point operated by Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, before delivering supplies to people in the local area in support of rescue efforts in Marathon, Florida, Sept. 13, 2017. Marines with MWSS-473 established a FARP in Marathon to provide fuel, supplies, food and water in support of search and rescue operations in wake of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

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Marine Forces Reserve units contribute to hurricane relief efforts
As states across the southeast began to deal with the blow of Hurricane Irma, which destroyed homes and left millions without power, Americans once again proved their ability to come together in the...