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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Servicemembers prepare to spread holiday cheer

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kasen Lee, center, offloads a snowmobile from a KC-130 Super Hercules provided by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153, at Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2024. Lee, an administrative specialist with Company D, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, offloaded the snowmobile with assistance from Marines with Company D, and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in order to execute upcoming Toys for Tots missions in Kotzebue and Barrow, Alaska. The Toys for Tots mission exemplifies the Marine Corps spirit in the Last Frontier, strengthening community ties while sharpening the Marines' readiness for Arctic operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

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Tags: ToysForTots, MarForRes, TFT, MFRALASKA24

Photo by: COMMSTRAT | VIRIN: 241204-M-XJ088-1534.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...