Marine Corps Forces Reserve Patch

Marine Corps Forces Reserve Patch 4.00" x 4.00" Embroidered Patch with Iron-On Backing

Superior Materials: Made with premium polyester thread and durable twill fabric, ensuring long-lasting color and strength.
Advanced Embroidery Technology: Crafted using the most advanced embroidery machinery, guaranteeing intricate detail, sharp lines, and consistent quality every time.
Easy Iron-On Application: Features a heat-activated adhesive backing for quick, no-sew attachment. Simply position, iron, and press for a secure bond.
Versatile Use: Ideal for uniforms, rucksacks, or display boards—this patch honors the citizen-Marines who balance civilian life with military readiness.
Durable and Washable: Built to endure both daily wear and the rigors of service, without fading or fraying.

Formations & Origins
Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) was officially activated in 1994, though its legacy reaches back to the Marine Corps Reserve’s founding in 1916. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, MARFORRES functions as the operational reserve of the U.S. Marine Corps, supporting active-duty forces in combat, humanitarian, and homeland missions. It oversees thousands of drilling reservists and multiple subordinate commands across the U.S.

Notable Commanders
Throughout its history, MARFORRES has been led by experienced Marine generals with both combat and strategic backgrounds. Notable commanders like Lieutenant General Rex McMillian and Lieutenant General David G. Bellon have focused on improving readiness, mobilization capacity, and integration with active forces.

Major Campaigns/Operations
Marine Forces Reserve has played a vital role in:

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom

• Hurricane relief and homeland defense missions
  From deploying infantry battalions to logistics and aviation support, MARFORRES has proven itself a flexible and reliable force multiplier during both war and crisis response.

Specialized Role/Equipment
MARFORRES manages a wide array of units—infantry, artillery, aviation, logistics, communications, and civil affairs—ensuring reservists train to the same high standards as their active-duty counterparts. Their dual-role lives demand dedication, discipline, and a strong sense of duty.

Acts of Heroism
Reservists from MARFORRES have received Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars, and even Navy Crosses for valor in combat. These Marines have fought and fallen in the same trenches and firebases as their active brethren, proving the ethos: Every Marine a rifleman.

Legacy & Notable Achievements
Marine Forces Reserve continues to embody the Semper Fidelis spirit. It represents the enduring commitment of those who answer the call—not once, but always. This patch is a tribute to those Marines who maintain combat readiness while living and serving in hometowns across America