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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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Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand Staff Members visit MIU and MAG-49 Det B

Col. Matthew Swindle, commanding officer of the Marine Innovation Unit (MIU) engages with Frank Broomell, Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand’s National Security Counsel, about the vison and potential the Marine Innovation Unit has to offer to the ongoing initiatives from the Commandant of the Marine Corps at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, on Aug. 25, 2022. The MIU is a newly activated unit designed to accelerate advanced capabilities, transform Naval Service capacity for technology employment, and retain and invest in highly skilled Marines in support of Force Design 2030 and the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Devin Nathan)
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Tags: MAG-49, MarForRes, MFR, innovation, MIU
Photo by: 1st Lt. Devin Nathan |  VIRIN: 220825-M-LB019-1006.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...