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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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Toys For Tots delivery at June Nelson Elementary School

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyreese Green greets a child attending June Nelson Elementary School in Kotzebue, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. Green is a supply chain and materiel specialist with Detachment D Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group. The Marines with 4th LEB, and U.S. Airmen from various units participated during this year’s Toys for Tots operation. 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 Cpl. Orion Stpierre)
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Tags: FHG, toys for tots, 4thLEB, OPERATION POLAR KNIGHT
Photo by: Cpl. Orion Stpierre |  VIRIN: 251208-M-DI173-1075.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...