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

Gunnery Sgt. Kila Legler, the staff secretary for 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses how potential drug use can damage a Junior ROTC candidate’s future, during Red Ribbon Week, at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, Oct. 23, 2017. Every October, Marines with MARFORRES participate in Red Ribbon Week events, by traveling to local high schools to talk to students about their life experiences, and the negative effects of drugs and alcohol. Legler also spoke to the cadets about setting short term and long term goals to help them be successful in their future. (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-HG783-027.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...