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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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Dedication to Service: Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South color sergeant is awarded by New Orleans mayor

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah J. Curtis, color sergeant, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, poses for a photo with New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell during the Armed Forces Day award ceremony at the National WWII Museum, May 17, 2025. Curtis received the Mayor of New Orleans Commendation Award for his service to the community. As color sergeant, he has rendered honors at more than 250 events across the greater New Orleans area. In addition to his ceremonial duties, he volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the lower ninth ward and with Culture Aid NOLA to distribute food to the local community.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

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Tags: color sergeant, service, NEW ORLEANS, community, WW2 Museum

Photo by: Cpl. Kanoa Thomas | VIRIN: 240516-M-RY790-1548.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...