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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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CBRN Marines conduct hazmat technician training

PILOTTOWN, La. – Lance Cpl. Jesus G. Ramirez (center), a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, has his face mask connected to his oxygen tank during a hazardous material technician training event at Pilottown, La., July 29, 2016. During the training scenario, the Marines responded with the United States Coast Guard to a simulated chemical lab in an abandoned hotel used to produce a dangerous mustard agent. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones/ Released)
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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...