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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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Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Montford Point Marine

William J. Brashear (left), a Montford Point Marine, receives the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony held at Mount Era Baptist Church in Morgan City, La., Nov. 15, 2014. The Congressional Gold Medal is the nation’s highest civilian honor and is awarded by Congress for distinguished achievement. On Nov. 23, 2011, President Barrack Obama signed into legislation a law that awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to all Montford Point Marines who were the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps.

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Tags: MarForRes, usmc, MPMA, Congressional Gold Medal, Montford Point Marine, William J. Brashear, Marine Corps, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Quire | VIRIN: 141115-M-HX324-003.JPG

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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...