United States Marine Corps Reserve

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The United States Marine Corps Reserve ( abbreviated : USMCR , also Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES or MFR)) is the nationwide reserve component of the United States Marine Corps with approximately 40,000 members.

history

The United States Marine Corps Reserve was established in 1916.

Obligation

Members of the United States Marine Corps Reserve serve only part-time , as opposed to the professional soldiers of the United States Marine Corps.

Web links

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