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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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2/24 Brings Steel Rain

Lance Cpl. Gerald Potempa (right) and Lance Cpl. Brent Madison (left), mortar men with 2/24 Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, fire the 81 mm gun during a fire support coordination exercise at Camp Atterbury, Ind., April 14, 2016. The Marines coordinated with forward observers to provide suppressive fire with mortars while aviation assets, provided by air national guard units, destroyed the target.
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Tags: MarForRes, 4th Marine Division, usmc, Fire Support, MFR, 2/24 Battalion, Anti-Tank Training Co., Marine Corps, Marine Forces Reserve
Photo by: Sgt. Sara Graham |  VIRIN: 160414-M-MH863-914.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...