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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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Another Day: Service members continue to provide dental, optometry care to the Puerto Rican communities

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Cabassa, a general dentist with 4th Dental Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, conducts a tooth extraction on a patient at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 1, 2019, during Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. MARFORRES is participating in IRT Puerto Rico 2019 in order to maintain military readiness while strengthening alliances with community partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)
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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...