R 271857Z OCT 17
ALMAR 038/17
MSGID/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//
SUBJ/HURRICANE RELIEF BRAVO ZULU//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  It is my sincere pleasure to recognize and thank the Marines, Sailors, and civilians who have participated in the unprecedented consecutive responses to hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate.  Through outstanding citizenship, unrelenting devotion to duty, and dedicated perseverance, you have positively impacted the local communities and reflected great credit on the Marine Corps.
A.  For Hurricane Harvey:
- MARFORRES / NOLA
- MARFORNORTH / NOLA
- MARFORCOM / NORVA
- 4TH MARDIV / NOLA
- 14TH MAR / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- HQ BTRY 14TH MAR / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- DET HQ BTRY 14TH MAR / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- 2ND BN 14TH MAR / GRAND PRAIRIE TX
- DET 2ND BN 14TH MAR / GRAND PRAIRIE TX
- 4TH RECON BN / SAN ANTONIO TX
- C CO 4TH RECON BN / SAN ANTONIO TX
- DET C CO 4TH RECON BN / SAN ANTONIO TX
- D CO 4TH RECON BN / ALBUQUERQUE NM
- DET D CO 4TH RECON BN / ALBUQUERQUE NM
- E CO 4TH RECON BN / JOLIET IL
- DET E CO 4TH RECON BN / JOLIET IL
- 4TH AA BN / TAMPA FL
- C CO 4TH AA BN / GALVESTON TX
- DET C CO 4TH AA BN / GALVESTON TX
- D CO 4TH AA BN / TAMPA FL
- DET D CO 4TH AA BN / TAMPA FL
- 23RD MAR / SAN BRUNO CA
- TRUCK CO 23RD MAR / BATON ROUGE LA
- DET TRUCK CO 23RD MAR / BATON ROUGE LA
- 4TH MAW / NOLA
- MAG-49 / JB MCGUIRE-DIX NJ
- HMLA-773(-) / JB MCGUIRE-DIX NJ
- HMLA-773 DET A / BELLE CHASSE LA
- MAG-41 / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- VMGR-234 / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- DET VMGR-234 / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- DET HMLA-775 / MCAS CAMPEN CA
- MWSS-473 / MCAS MIRAMAR CA
- MWSS-473 DET B / NAS FORT WORTH TX
- 4TH MLG / NOLA
- CLR-4 / KANSAS CITY MO
- CLB-453 / BUCKLEY AFB CO
- MT CO CLB-453 / LUBBOCK TX
- DET MT CO CLB-453 / LUBBOCK TX
- DET 1 MT CO CLB-453 / TEXARKANA TX
- MAINT CO CLB-453 / WACO TX
- DET MAINT CO CLB-453 / WACO TX
- DET 1 MAINT CO CLB-453 / ABILENE TX
B.  For Hurricane Irma:
- MARFORRES / NOLA
- MARFORNORTH / NOLA
- MARFORCOM / NORVA
- DET VMGR-234 / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- DET MWSS-473 / MCAS MIRAMAR CA
- MAG-41 / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- MAG-49 / JB MCGUIRE-DIX NJ
- MWSS-473 DET B / NS FORT WORTH TX
- DET VMM-764 / MCAS CAMPEN CA
- DET VMGR-452 / STEWART ANGB NY
- II MEF / CAMLEJ NC
- 2ND MAW / MCAS CHERPT NC
- MAG-26 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- VMM-264 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET VMM-264 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- MALS-26 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET MALS-26 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- MAG-14 / MCAS CHERPT NC
- VMGR-252 / MCAS CHERPT NC
- DET VMGR-252 / MCAS CHERPT NC
- MALS-14 / MCAS CHERPT NC
- DET MALS-14 / MCAS CHERPT NC
- 26 MEU / CAMLEJ NC
- VMM-162 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET HMH-464 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET HMLA-167 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET MALS-29 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET MALS-26 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- BLT 2D BN 6TH MAR / CAMLEJ NC
- CLB-26(-) / CAMLEJ NC
- II MEF PAO / CAMLEJ NC
- II MEF COMCAM / CAMLEJ NC
- CTF-180 / NORVA
- CTF-189 / KSG
- USS KEARSARGE
- USS OAK HILL
- 26 MEU(-) / KSG
C.  For Hurricane Maria:
- MARFORRES / NOLA
- MARFORNORTH / NOLA
- MARFORCOM / NORVA
- 4TH MLG / NOLA
- CLR-45 / MARIETTA, GA
- LSC / SAVANNAH, GA
- DET 1(-) LSC / FT BUCHANAN PR
- 26 MEU / CAMLEJ NC
- VMM-162 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET HMH-464 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET HMLA-167 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET MALS-29 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET MALS-26 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- BLT 2D BN 6TH MAR / CAMLEJ NC
- CLB-26(-) / CAMLEJ NC
- II MEF PAO / CAMLEJ NC
- II MEF COMCAM / CAMLEJ NC
- CTF-180 / NORVA
- CTF-189 / KSG
- USS KEARSARGE
- USS OAK HILL
- 26 MEU(-) / KSG
- II MEF / CAMLEJ NC /COMCAM (01 X PAX)
- 2ND MAW / MCAS CHERPT NC
- MAG-26 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- VMM-264(-) / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- MALS-26 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- DET MALS-26 / MCAS NEW RIVER NC
- MACG-28 / MCAS CHERPT NC
- MWCS-28 / MCAS CHERPT NC
- DET MWCS-28 / MCAS CHERPT NC
D.  For Hurricane Nate:
- MARFORRES / NOLA
- MARFORNORTH / NOLA
- 5 ARMY NORTH / FT SAM HOUSTON TX
- NAVNORTH / NORVA
- AFNORTH / TYNDALL AFB FL
- MAG-41 / JRB FORT WORTH TX
- MAG-49 / JB MCGUIRE-DIX NJ
- DET HMLA-773(-) / JB MCGUIRE-DIX NJ
- HMLA-773 DET A / BELLE CHASSE LA
- DET VMM-774 / NAS NORFOLK VA
3.  The Marine Corps remains unwavering in its commitment to serving in any clime and place, which includes supporting civil authorities here at home during times of crisis.  This hurricane season was one of the worst in United States history, and our Corps answered the call.  Our expeditionary nature allowed us to react quickly and sustain our efforts to help others in their time of need.  Whether rescuing citizens stranded due to high water, transporting food and water to places untenable due to debris or flooding, or transporting and placing 500 Jersey barriers via our aviation assets to prevent the Guajataca Dam from rupturing in Puerto Rico; we reminded the citizens of our great Nation that our Corps is always ready to serve the American people.  Our ability to respond quickly and effectively was a direct result of superb leadership executed at all levels.  Thank you to each Marine, Sailor, and civilian who participated and supported these efforts.  You have again shown why the United States wants a Marine Corps.
4.  Thank you for a job well done.  Semper Fidelis.  Robert B. Neller, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps.//