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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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U.S. Marines with Fox Company 2/23 prepare for the unit deployment program

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Darion Wesche with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, prepares his main pack during his unit’s activation for the unit deployment program at Camp Williams, Utah, Nov. 2, 2024. The activation marks the beginning of an intensive period of training for 2nd Battalion, 23d Marines as they provide a total force solution in support of the UDP by aligning Marine Forces Reserve’s commitment to Marine Corps strategic objectives. This marks the first time since 2020 that an entire Reserve infantry battalion has activated to support the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus)
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Tags: 4thmardiv, Marine Reserves, Marines, UDP, MFR, MFRUDP25
Photo by: Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus |  VIRIN: 241102-M-UQ888-1066.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...