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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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Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, the senior enlisted leader of U.S. Southern Command, addresses the Marines and Sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 17, 2020. During the visit, Sgt. Maj. Zickefoose shared his professional guidance and mentorship with the Marines and Sailors and congratulated them on their hard work preparing for the mobilization of the task force. The task force is prepared and postured to deploy to the Latin American and the Caribbean region to work alongside partner nation militaries, enhancing combined crisis response efforts. (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...