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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Marine Innovation Unit Change of Command and Birthday Ball

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Phillip Smith, assigned to the Marine Innovation Unit, marches during the unit’s 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in White Plains, New York, Nov, 21, 2025. The birthday ball took place at the conclusion of MIU’s annual week-long training period, establishing objectives and plans for the coming year. Established in 2022, the Marine Innovation Unit leverages the talent of the Marine Corps Reserve to accelerate the adoption of advanced capabilities, transform Naval Service capacity for technology employment, and retain and invest in Total Force human capital. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

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Tags: MarForRes, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Innovation unit, MIU, MIUBall25

Photo by: Cpl. Kanoa Thomas | VIRIN: 251121-M-RY790-1134.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...