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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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PHOTOS

Marine Corps veteran Lance Cpl. Gonzalez receives award upgrade to Navy Cross.

Maj. Gen. David G. Bellon (left), commander of Marine Corps Forces South, congratulates Marine Corps veteran Lance Cpl. Benjamin Gonzalez (right), after awarding him with the Navy Cross in El Paso, Texas, Nov. 14, 2017. Gonzalez, while serving an automatic rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, heroically threw himself on a fellow Marine shielding him from a grenade blast. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/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...