U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South 249th Marine Corps birthday ball

U.S. Marines with Marine Force Reserve march with the colors during the ceremony of the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Nov. 2, 2024. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony honors the history, legacy and traditions passed down from generation to generation since the founding of the Corps on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl....

2024 NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH

— In honor of the 2024 Department of Defense (DoD) observance of National American Indian Heritage Month, the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) is proud to announce the release of original artwork, now available for download on DEOMI’s public website, www.deomi.mil. This year’s theme, “Affirming Native Voices: Visibility-Leadership-Service,”...

Toys for Tots Campaign Coordinators Attend Conference

The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is the hallmark community outreach program of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The mission of the Toys for Tots (TFT) Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas in order to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less...

Urban Sniper Training

Staff Sgt. Trey Broome a U.S. Force Reconnaissance Marine with 3D Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, provides overwatch during a raid during urban sniper operations training in Panzer Kaserne in Stuttgart, Germany, July 19, 2024. Under the leadership of the highly skilled scout snipers from 3D Force Recon, the five-day sniper course...

Sergeant Erick Volquezrodriguez: Reserve Administration Noncomissioned Officer of the Year

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Erick Volquezrodriguez, middle right, stands with senior leadership at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 13, 2024. Volquezrodriguez was awarded the Reserve Administration Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and was recognized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos...

CONVENING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) RESERVE COMMAND SCREENING BOARD (RCSB) AND RESERVE SENIOR LEADER BOARD (RSLB)

The FY25 RCSB and RSLB will convene 19 August 2024 for Reserve Component (RC) lieutenant colonels (LtCol) and 26 August 2024 for RC colonels (Col). The board will select RC officers for designated commands/Reserve Senior Leader (RSL) billets projected to be vacated between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025

CURRENT CRISIS RESPONSE OPERATION

U.S. Marine Corps Forces South is currently seeking 18 Reserve SNCO and Officer volunteers who meet the requirements (rank can be one up, one down) to take a minimum of 181 day active-duty orders to MARFORSOUTH located in New Orleans in support of current crisis response planning and operations.

Security Assistance Group - Ukraine (SAG-U)

Reserve Marines: looking for 23 volunteers to take seven-month active-duty orders to support SAG-U in U.S. European Command. Click here to view requirements, more information, and application.

USMCR CONNECT MOBILE APP

Introducing our cutting-edge application designed to transform the way Marines, Sailors, and their families connect and thrive within the USMCR community. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, our platform centers on four core pillars: Communication, Connectivity, Interventions, and Resources.

Video by Warrant Officer Joshua Chacon, Gunnery Sgt. Melissa Marnell, John Martinez, Sgt. James Stanfield

The 249th Marine Corps Birthday Message

Communication Directorate

Nov. 1, 2024 | 9:34

On November 10, 2024, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 249 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitment. This year, the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz reiterate to the force that Marines are ready to confront the challenges ahead and that the Marine Corp's reputations as warriors is a living testament. (U.S. Marine Corps video by John Martinez, GySgt Melissa Marnell, WO Joshua Chacon, Sgt. James Stanfield).