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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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Gunnery Sgt. William Kevin Walker, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Pistol Shooting Team, shoots his pistol at eight-inch steel targets during a three gun competition in Park City, Ky., April 29, 2011. The Gulfport, Miss., native primarily trains Marine Forces Reserve combat marksmanship trainers at a two week course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., every October. He and other members of the pistol team participate in various shooting events in order to learn about different aspects of shooting and take the knowledge back to students.

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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...