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. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard Anderson observes Reserve Marines’ training for upcoming deployment

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, Duluth, Minnesota native, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, greets leadership with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, during an adversarial force exercise at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 2, 2024. Anderson met with leadership to discuss the unit’s upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan, in support of the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program. This marks the first time since 2020 an entire Reserve infantry battalion has been activated to support the UDP. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal | VIRIN: 241202-M-QJ964-1001.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...