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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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Reserve Marines with 2/14 attend annual training at WTI 1-18

Sgt. Nathanael Izu, a section chief with 3rd Platoon, Rocket Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, makes note of rocket pod serial numbers and launch codes of an M31 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System before loading it onto a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-18 at Landing Zone Bull Attack, near the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Oct. 11, 2017. With possession of one of two HIMARS in the Marine Corps, 2/14 is highly interoperable with the active component and provides an essential shock absorber during exercises and deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson/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...