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HURRICANE IRMA

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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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Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Eubaldo Lovato receives award upgrade to Silver Star
Brig Gen. Michael Martin (far left), deputy commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, Sgt. Eubaldo Lovato, Silver Star recipient, and Sgt. Maj. Bryan Fuller, Combat Logistics Battalion 453 Sgt. Maj., pose for a photo with Lovato’s family in Montrose, Colo., Nov. 18, 2017. Lovato received an award upgrade, from his previous Bronze Star, for his heroic actions while serving as a squad leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, during Operation Al Fajr, part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, on Nov. 15, 2004. The Silver Star is the United States third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. (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...