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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

CENTAM Guardian Phase II: 4th CAG Airport Assessment

U.S. Marines with 4th Civil Affairs Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Air Surveillance Police officers stand for a photo during an assessment as part of CENTAM Guardian Phase II at San Jose Mineta International Airport, San Jose, Costa Rica, June 10, 2024. Civil affairs assessments consist of collecting data on areas effected by humanitarian aid or desaster relief in order to pass accurate information on to the proper organizations. Exercise CENTAM Guardian 24 Phase II, an annual, multinational exercise designed to build humanitarian assistance/disaster response functional capacity, 3-14 June, is taking place in various locations throughout Costa Rica. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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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...