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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

US Marine task force conducts riverine training

A Marine with Special-Purpose Marines Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command engages a simulated target during immediate action drills at the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School, Mississippi, July 10, 2020. The training helped prepare the task force to conduct theatre security cooperation events with partner nations across the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. SPMAGTF-SC is the Marine Corps’ rapid response force designed to conduct crisis response in Latin America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

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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...