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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MARFORRES TACP FIREX 23-1

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. David Christie, a communications officer assigned to 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, tracks aircraft positions during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 at Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios with live aircraft to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. The purpose of TACP FIREX 23-1 is to maintain joint fires proficiency and readiness to support the total force. Christie is a native of Annandale, Virginia and attended St. Paul VI Catholic High School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Stanfield)

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Tags: Gunships, MARINE AVIATION, Fighter jets, close air support

Photo by: Cpl. James Stanfield | VIRIN: 221027-M-BD822-1023.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...