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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.

 

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Marine Corps Reserve Units prepare for Hurricane Irma

MOBILE, Ala.- Marines from 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, load Meals Ready to Eat into an MTVR 7-ton truck at the Alabama Army National Guard Fort Whiting Armory in Mobile, Ala., Sept. 9, 2017, in preparation of rescue missions following Hurricane Irma. Local Reserve Marine units prepare to assist FEMA and state agencies in providing aid to people affected by Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)
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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...