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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Armed Forces Day Community Service Award

Sgt. Mitchell T. Bernier, a tuba player with Marine Forces Reserve Band, poses with the Community Service Award at the Armed Forces Day Award Ceremony at the World War II Museum in New Orleans on May 16, 2021. Bernier received the award for volunteering over 290 hours leading various group fitness activities at the Belle Chasse YMCA. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy)

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Tags: MarForRes, Marines, MFR, NEW ORLEANS, Marine Forces Reserve, Armed Forces Day, Community Service Award

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Colby Bundy | VIRIN: 210515-M-ML146-1004.JPG

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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...