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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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PHOTOS

Matlab Hurricane Decision Simulator

NEW ORLEANS - Aaron Miller, (left) deputy director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, listens to questions posed by Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North during the Matlab Hurricane Decision Simulator presentation, June 11, 2015, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The project also delivers a web-based version of the hurricane decision simulator. This version will enable several members of the MFR staff to use the program and possibly incorporate it in annual staff training. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)
Articles

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...