Marine Corps Reserve

The Marine Corps Reserve, officially established in 1916 by the Naval Appropriations Act, serves as the reserve component of the United States Marine Corps. Throughout its history, the Reserve has played a crucial role in augmenting active-duty forces during major conflicts, including World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror. Reserve Marines have provided combat power, specialized skills, and community support in both wartime and peacetime operations. Today, the Marine Corps Reserve remains a vital force, capable of rapidly mobilizing to support national defense and humanitarian missions worldwide.