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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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MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crew chiefs from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, Sgt. Robert Brensinger, Sgt. Greg Farren, and Staff Sgt. David Scranton prepare fuel lines for a ground refueling mission here while Cpl. Kevin McClernon keeps an eye on the aircraft during Exercise Javelin Thrust July 9. Javelin Thrust is an annual large-scale exercise which allows active and reserve Marines and sailors from 38 different states to train together as a seamless Marine Air Ground Task Force. (photo by Master Sgt. Chris W. Cox)

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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...