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Marines


HURRICANE IRMA

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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 runs FARP in Marathon, Florida, in wake of Hurricane Irma
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Beamer (left) amd Cpl. Yasuey Gonzalez (right), bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, monitor a fuel gauge as a KC-130J from Marine Wing Refueler Transport Squadron 234, 4th MAW, MARFORRES, delivers fuel to a forward arming and refueling point established by MWSS 473 in Marathon, Florida, Sept. 13, 2017. Marines of VMGR-234 delivered fuel, equipment, food and water to the FARP to provide support of search and rescue operations in wake of 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...