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When Was the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Established?

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The Marine Corps Women’s Reserve (MCWR) formed February 13, 1943, training 23,000 women at Hunter College for admin, radio, mechanics, and aviation support roles that freed men for combat. Post-WWII success led to the 1948 Women’s Armed Services Integration Act for permanent female service.