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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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PHOTOS

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Brig. Gen. William Souza, left, deputy commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and key leaders from each branch of military service stand at attention during the pledge of allegiance while attending the 2019 Military Appreciation Day ceremony at New Orleans City Hall, Dec. 5, 2019. Military Appreciation Day with the New Orleans City Council is celebrated annually to honor service members from each military branch for their hard work, and to strengthen the relationship between military service, state and federal agencies in Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens)

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Articles

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...