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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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Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Lanette N. Wright, sergeant major of 4th MLG,tour the guard towers built during Integrated Training Exercise 4-18 by Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th MLG, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 21, 2018. ITX 4-18 is the largest Marine Forces Reserve training exercise allowing over 5,500 Marines from across the United States to prepare battalion and squadron-sized units for combat under the most realistic conditions possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photos 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...