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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MARFORRES Marines greet WWII veterans for Soaring Valor program

Cpl. William C. Parker (right), a data network specialist with Marine Forces Reserve G-6, shakes hands with Stanley Fagerstrom (left), an Army World War II veteran, as he exits Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, April 13, 2016. Fagerstrom joined other World II veterans as part of Soaring Valor, a program created by the Gary Sinise foundation to provide World War II veterans a special tour of the National World War II Museum and to honor them for their sacrifices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/ Released)

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Tags: National World War II Museum, MarForRes, usmc, WWII, World War II, gary sinise, Soaring Valor, Marine Corps, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: Cpl. Ian Leones | VIRIN: 160414-M-KN381-004.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...