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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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4th Marine Division Purple Heart Ceremony

On September 21, 2016, Marines from the Inspector-Instructor Staff of Indianapolis had the honor and privilege of presenting the Purple Heart Medal to WWII veteran, Pfc. Junior E. Howell, for wounds sustained during the Battle of Peleliu on Sept. 21, 1944. Howell is one of the last living WWII veterans to receive the Purple Heart. More than 100 friends and family members were in attendance to watch him receive the medal 72 years to the day after he was wounded in combat. (Photos courtesy of 4th Marine Division.)

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Tags: I&I, MarForRes, Muncie, Purple Heart, Inspector-Instructor Staff of Indianapolis, WWII veterans, Pfc. Junior E. Howell, Marine Forces Reserve

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Marine Forces Reserve units contribute to hurricane relief efforts
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