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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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Dark Paint, Sharp Purpose: F-5 on Joint Base Cape Cod

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Erin Mathis, an operation officer with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 402, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, lands an F-5N Tiger II aircraft during Atlantic Alliance 2025 at Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, July 3, 2025. VMFT-402’s purpose in Atlantic Alliance is to support and enhance Navy-Marine Corps amphibious operations by providing advanced fighter training and integrating air combat capabilities into joint and allied exercises along the East Coast. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)
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Tags: MarForRes, Reserve, readiness, VMFT402, AA25, MFRAA25
Photo by: Sgt. Emely Gonzalez |  VIRIN: 250703-M-JH066-2136.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...