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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Reserve Reconnaissance Marines showcase their skills

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Capt. Patrick George, company commander of Company C, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, gets his parachute strapped and checked before a jump during Exercise Northern Strike 2016 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Aug. 16, 2016. The Reserve Marines practice jumping from the back of C-130s to meet their requirements and perfect their skills. The Marines looked each other over ensure all the jumps were safe and efficient by checking all the straps and cords were working efficiently for a safe launch of the parachute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett/Released)

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Tags: MarForRes, Marines, CMC, 2016, RECON, NORTHERN STRIKE 16, MASSIVE, DEVAN, ALONZO, BARNETT, ANNUAL, Reserve, exercise, training, national guard

Photo by: Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett | VIRIN: 160815-M-QY382-632.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...