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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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Reserve Marine recognized for contribution to country, community

West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, and Hershel “Woody” Williams and his daughters celebrate the dedication of a new armed forces reserve center named in honor of Williams, who received the Medal of Honor for actions on Iwo Jima. The Quiet Dell, W.Va. native has been a staunch advocate of veterans’ rights and benefits since he retired from the Marine Corps Reserve in 1969 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Ito/Released)
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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...