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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Train like we fight: Reserve Marines and Sailors take part in simulated training

Navy Capt. Joseph P. Costabile, vascular/general surgeon with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, performs surgery on a simulated casualty during Exercise Global Medic at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 16, 2016. Throughout the course of the exercise, casualties with various injuries were sent to the Shock Trauma Platoon and then to the operating room where the medical staff would quickly evaluate them and perform the necessary treatment for stabilization, such as the casualty depicted above who had shrapnel stuck in his chest from an improvised explosive device. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/Released)

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Tags: MarForRes, 4th Medical Battalion, 4th MLG, Exercise Global Medic, Fort McCoy, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens | VIRIN: 160823-M-CK972-001.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...