Marine Corps Reserve Birthday

The Marine Forces Reserve (also known as the United States Marine Corps Reserve or the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve) was created in 1916, in conjunction with the creation of the Navy Reserve. Since then, the evolution of this force would expand from just thirty-five to today’s roughly 40,000 Marine Corps Reservists. The Marine Corps Reserve Birthday is observed every year on the 29th of August.

The Marine Corps Reserve birthday is an internal observance, with an emphasis on Marine heritage and culture. It’s not a public holiday or a widely observed date, but those who wish to honor the creation of the United States Marine Corps Reserve on its’ birthday, Aug. 29, may consider flying the American flag and the Marine Corps flag on the anniversary.