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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MARFORRES takes part in drug awareness during Red Ribbon Week

Col. Ricardo Player, the chief of staff of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, introduces himself to Toni Pickett, the principle of McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, between lectures at McDonogh 35 High School, during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23, 2017. Since 1985, the National Red Ribbon Campaign has promoted Red Ribbon Week every October to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use in America. Player participated in Red Ribbon Week by lecturing classes with Junior ROTC cadets about the negative effect that drugs had on family and friends. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

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Tags: MarForRes, high school, MFR, NOMMA, Red Ribbon Week, NEW ORLEANS, McDonogh 35, niles lee, National Red Ribbon Campaign, Drug Abuse, education

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Niles Lee | VIRIN: 171023-M-HG783-119.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...