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When Was the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Established?

Posted December 28, 2025 by exploringthenorth-admin

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.

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When Was the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Established?

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