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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MWSS-473 Marines train in obstacle breaching during Maple Flag 50

COLD LAKE, AB, CANADA – Sgt. Marco Ramos and Sgt. Michael Nadon, combat engineers with Engineer Company, Detachment Bravo, Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, place a field expedient Bangalore torpedo to clear an abatis created by Canadian Armed Forces members, May 28, 2017 as part of exercise Maple Flag 50. Maple Flag is an annual, international military training event that maintains the alliance with Canadian and multinational air and ground forces.

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Tags: usmc, 4th MAW, MWSS-473, Maple Flag 50, MFRMAPLEFLAG50, MapleFlag, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: 2nd Lt. Stephanie Leguizamon | VIRIN: 170528-M-UY545-002.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...