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HURRICANE IRMA

This page archives news and photos from the Hurricane Irma response in 2017. It highlights MARFORRES support for disaster relief, showcasing readiness and assistance to civilian authorities.

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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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Volunteers help revitalize the New Orleans Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973

Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and fellow volunteers look over the plans for reconstructing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973, June 4, 2014. Reconstruction of the post will allow veterans to have access to all the services VFW offers. Marines from Marine Forces Reserve and Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base Belle Chasse volunteered to help the renovation get started and provide a place for veterans to enjoy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sara Graham)
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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...