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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Marine World War II veteran's remains returned

Marines with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 453, Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare to fire three rifle volleys in honor of Pfc. Elmer L. Mathies during a memorial service in Hereford, Texas, May 28, 2016. Mathies is a World War II veteran who was killed in action during the Battle of Tarawa in 1943. His remains were found and recovered on the island in 2015 by the nonprofit organization History Flight, which is dedicated to preserving and honoring World War II, Vietnam and Gulf War combat veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Ramirez/ Released)

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Tags: Tarawa, World War II, 4th MLG, Pfc. Elmer Mathies, CLR 4, Marine Forces Reserve. MARFORRES

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Ryan Ramirez | VIRIN: 160528-M-CK972-002.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...