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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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Maj. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, the commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, hands Cpl. Philimon Nasry, a radio operator with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, his promotion warrant during a promotion ceremony at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center July 19. "He told me to keep up the good work, train my Marines to succeed and to hold onto my lance corporal chevrons to motivate a younger Marine," Nasry said.

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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...