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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 Sgt. Maj. Karl S. McCants (left), sergeant major of 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Col. Joseph J. Russo, commanding officer of 14th Marines, 4th MarDiv, MARFORRES, Gunnery Sgt. Brent Baca, a expeditionary fire and rescue staff non-commisioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Todd Swanson with MWSS-473, 4th MAW, MARFORRES, discuss refueling operations conducted at a forward arming and refueling point, in Marathon, Florida, Sept. 13, 2017. Marines of VMGR-234 delivered fuel, equipment, food and water to a forward arming and refueling point established by Marines with MWSS-473 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...