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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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PHOTOS

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Staff Sgt. Jim Angulo from Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment uses the Handheld Interagency Identification Detection Equipment device to record the fingerprints of an inhabitant of a house where his squad found explosive-making materials during a training exercise here June 27, 2008. Angulo is assisted by an Iraqi interpreter (rear). The HIIDE, which records and stores biometrics data, is currently used in Iraq and Afghanistan to identify and apprehend insurgents and other suspected criminals. A reserve Marine and New York City police officer, Angulo is preparing for his second tour in Iraq.

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Articles

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...