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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CWO4 Michael Smith retires after 32 years of service

Jack Bergman (left), U.S. congressman and former commander of Marine Forces Reserve, hands Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Smith (right), the former band officer of the MFR Band, his certificate of retirement, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Oct. 5, 2018. Smith retired after 32 years of serves to the Marine Corps, serving as the MFR band officer from July 2015 to Aug. 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

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Tags: National World War II Museum, MarForRes, Marine Force Reserve, retirement, band, MFR, NEW ORLEANS, WWII Museum

Photo by: Cpl. Niles Lee | VIRIN: 181005-M-HG783-1126.JPG

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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...