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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

UNITAS 2023: Civil Affairs Meeting

U.S. Marines with 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIV, meet with Rafael Ospina Toscano, mayor of Coveñas, along with other civilian leaders in Coveñas, Colombia, July 11, 2023. By meeting with local leaders, Marines forge bonds for the long-term advancement of regional security, maintaining favorable partnerships that deter aggression and supporting the stability that generates economic growth. UNITAS focuses on strengthening existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Samuel Qin)

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Articles

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...