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Marines


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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Lance Cpl. Daniel Teriele, a finance technician with Mobilization Command, Marine Forces Reserve, feeds a soy biscuit to a giraffe after a day of volunteering by trimming grass, and clearing excess brush in animal exhibits. The four Marine volunteers were afforded the opportunity to feed the giraffes after they had successfully completed their other tasks. This was the first time Teriele had ever fed a giraffe.

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Lucas Vega |  VIRIN: 100713-M-3149V-088.jpg
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...