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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No matter if it’s raining, they are still scheduling training

The Reserve Support Unit at Camp Upshur helps more than just reservists but active duty and civilians as well, all-year round. In 2012, the RSU coordinated different types of training for nearly 200 units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antwaun L. Jefferson/Released)

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Tags: Marines, Upshur, reserves, Camp, mcb quantico, Simulations, training

Photo by: Cpl. Antwaun Jefferson | VIRIN: 230912-M-M0302-2008.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...