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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.

 

VIDEOS

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PHOTOS

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

Navy Capt. Michael L. Reineke (left), commanding officer of Exercise Global Medic, provides distinguished visitors with an overview of the training the Marines and Navy personnel have been participating in throughout the course of the exercise at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Aug. 19, 2016. The distinguished visitors included Dennis Biddick (second from the left), deputy assistant secretary of the Navy Reserve Affairs, Rear Adm. Christina M. Alavarado (second from right), commander, reserve component expeditionary medicine, and Dr. Andrew Jones (right), director of the Navy Total Force Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/Released)

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Articles

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...