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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

Live Fire and Maneuver

Cpl. Aaron Coppernoll, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, gives commands to his team members while conducting a live fire and maneuver range during their annual training exercise on Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 18, 2020. The training and readiness manual is the Marine Corps’ primary tool for the planning, execution, and evaluation of training, and assessing unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leslie Alcaraz)
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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...