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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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Annual Marine Forces Reserve Christmas Party

Cpl. David Linnenkamp (left), trombone instrumentalist, Cpl. Michael Choi (right), trumpet instrumentalist, and Lance Cpl. Dallin Taylor (center), electric bass instrumentalist, all with Marine Corps Band New Orleans Jazz Combo, perform holiday songs for incoming guests at an annual Christmas party hosted by Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian’s, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, Dec. 16, 2017. The event, hosted in the general’s quarters, allowed distinguished military guests, civilians and their families to enjoy a night of food and beverage to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Pompei / 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...