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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MARFORRES 250th Marine Corps Birthday Run

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, gives a speech after an annual birthday motivational run celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, in New Orleans, Nov. 7, 2025. The run started at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans and traveled along the Mississippi River ending back at MCSF. The run celebrates the history of the Marine Corps and creates esprit de corps and comradery among Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

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Tags: MarForRes, motivation, NEW ORLEANS, USNorthCom, BirthdayRun

Photo by: Lance Cpl. Edward Spears | VIRIN: 251107-M-KH336-1244.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...