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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

Sergeant Major Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses with Marines from Marine Forces Reserve, Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base Belle Chasse, and other volunteers for a group photo in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8973, June 4, 2014. The volunteers helped renovate the post to provide a place for veterans to go for Veterans Affairs claims, résumé and interviewing workshops, free legal clinics and more. (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...