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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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Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, 18th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, who gather at the Memorial Marker dedicated to honor the sacrifice of the fallen passengers and crew of Yanky 72, during the Memorial Ceremony, July 14, 2018. The Yanky 72 Memorial Ceremony was held to remember and honor the ultimate sacrifices made by the fallen Marines and Sailor of VMGR-452 and Marine Corps Special Operations Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. 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...