 August 29, 1916The United States Marine Corps Reserve was established when Congress passed the Naval Appropriations Act of Aug. 29, 1916 and is responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals for mobilization to active duty in time of war, national emergency, or contingency operations. Who They AreThe United States Marine Corps Reserve is responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals for mobilization to active duty in time of war, national emergency, and crisis or contingency operations. On a day-to-day basis, Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) consists of a talented and dedicated pool of nearly 100,000 Marines able to augment the Active Component in a myriad of ways, to include operational deployments, support to training, participation in bi/multi-lateral exercises with partner nations and allies, and service-level experimentation in support of Force Design 2030 and refinement of new concepts, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
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National PURPLE HEART DAYNational Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7th each year to honor the Purple Heart, the oldest military decoration in the United States. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are wounded or killed, or who die after being wounded, by enemy action while serving under competent authority after April 5, 1917. The award is given in the name of the President of the United States. Purple Heart Day also serves to raise awareness of the impact of war on veterans and their families, and to highlight the importance of providing them with the support and resources they need to live fulfilling lives after their service. 
This year, because of health challenges, he asked Mrs. Bilbrey to step in and host the ceremony as a GSM. Mr. Raftis and Mrs. Bilbrey worked to make changes to the ceremony to bridge the gap to the new generations. It is these generations that will be carrying on our mission of never forgetting the fallen. The keynote given focused on the traditions of Memorial Day and of other military traditions such as the meaning of the gun volley and taps. Mrs. Bilbrey is the GSM of Spc. Charles Bilbrey, Jr from Owego, NY who was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2007  by Jaylin Kremer July 1, 2024 Click the button below to read the full article on CityView  Various pictures and proclamations in honor of U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Lucas Elliott for the ceremony dedicating and renaming the Cary, N.C., Army Reserve center in his honor June 8, 2013. Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Joel Quebec/Released Independence Day for most Americans is a day of cookouts, fireworks, and festivities. Children are wide-eyed with excitement, and there are plenty of smiles and laughter shared by friends and strangers alike. A picture-perfect day signifying just what it means to live the American Dream.
FAQs to help understand your role in the registry and how it paves way for improved research into Veterans exposed to toxins, hazards while serving On Aug. 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (“the Burn Pit Registry” or “the registry”). The Burn Pit Registry is a database that combines Veteran and service member data to help VA better understand, research, and ultimately improve treatment for the health challenges faced by Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn pits during their military service. It’s important to note that participating in the registry does not have an impact on your VA health care or benefits, but it does help VA better understand the challenges that the Veteran population faces as a whole. The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) will help you better understand these changes, how they may impact you, and your ultimate role in the registry. |
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