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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Marines honor Gen. Robert H. Barrow, 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Lane Crochet (left), a transmission chief and Sunshine, La. native, with Marine Corps Instructor Staff, Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps and Lt. Col. Eric Swanson, a manpower officer with 4th Marine Division and a Chattanooga, Tenn. native, place a wreath on the grave of Gen. Robert H. Barrow, the 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during the annual ceremony at Grace Church of West Feliciana, in Saint Francisville, La., Nov. 10, 2023. Barrow served as Commandant from 1979 to 1983 and since his death in 2008, Marines lay a wreath on his grave in remembrance and to honor of his 41 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)

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Tags: Marine Corps League, MarForRes, Marine Corps birthday, band, Grace Episcopal Church, Robert H. Barrow

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher | VIRIN: 231110-M-EA659-1024.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...