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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Selfless Sacrifice

Sgt. Maj. Steven Battista, former Battery M, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment Inspector Instructor, presents the American flag to Staff Sgt. David A. Wyatt’s wife. Wyatt, who was a field artillery operations man with Battery M, was laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, July 24, 2015. Wyatt is one of five service members who died when a gunman attacked the Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center on July 16, 2015. Family and community members joined the Marines to honor Wyatt for making the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

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Tags: MarForRes, MFR, Staff Sgt. David Wyatt, Battery M, Chattanooga National Cemetery, 14th Marine Regiment

Photo by: Cpl. Sara Graham | VIRIN: 150724-M-MH863-001.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...