Marines finishing training at Parris Island, S.C., by Alfred T. Palmer
August 29th is... Marine Corps Reserve Birthday, Chop Suey Day, According to Hoyle Day, International Day Against Nuclear Tests, Lemon Juice Day, National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day, National Swiss Winegrowers Day, More Herbs Less Salt Day/Eat Healthy Day, Individual Rights Day, National Sports Day (India), National Whiskey Sour Day (also celebrated on Aug. 25th), Willing-To-Lend-A-Hand Wednesday (last Wednesday), Tug-of-War Day (last Wednesday)PLUS - interesting books to read and free printables, papercrafts, kid crafts, activities, and coloring pages.
-- The United States Marine Corps Reserve was established when Congress passed the Naval Appropriations Act of 29 August 1916 and is responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals to be mobilized for active duty in time of war, national emergency or contingency operations. Source
Read: The Marine Corps Reserve: A History, by Reserve Officers of Public Affairs
-- This book will close a curious gap in Marine history. It is hard to believe that no other volume anywhere tells the story of the Marine Corps Reserve. This Golden Anniversary edition covers the 50 crucial years from 1916, when Congress first authorized a Marine Corps Reserve, to 1966 when the 4th Marine Division/Aircraft Wing Team is an integral part of the muscle of American armed strength.
• Vintage War Aviation fridge magnet -- US Marine Corps Women's Reserve. In addition to being used on a refrigerator, they are also great decorative additions to a locker, file cabinet or any other smooth metal surface at home or work.
• United States Marine Necktie -- The tie has a pattern of the USA Marines emblem and the American Flag on top of a royal blue background. Also pictured on the tie is the symbolic and American iconic image of the Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima in WWII.
Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• Fact and Activity Sheets | Ready Marine Corps
• Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines Coloring Pages
• Marine Corps Hymn Lyrics
• Free Coloring Printable Pages For Kids Marine Corps Chain Of Command Structure
• USMC 2nd Recon Force Papercraft
• Military Printables - Printables, Packages, and Posts for Military Life
• Marine Corps League Ribbons Chart
• Marine Corps Quotes | Marine Corps Association
• Marine Corps Trivia Quizzes and Games