 Navy Corpsmen have rushed into battle alongside Marines since the Navy Hospital Corps was established in June 17, 1898. In every conflict from the Spanish-American War to Operation Inherent Resolve, hospital corpsmen have been providing medical support and saving Marines lives in the front lines. Continuing their legacy of valor, Navy Corpsmen support active and reserve Marines stationed across the United States and overseas. When in combat, corpsmen are trained to run towards the action to help wounded, often risking their own lives to do so. Serving with great distinction in every common place, reserve Marines and Navy Corpsmen have regularly answered the nation's call in both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. The Marine Corps is the nation's force in readiness, a role it cannot fulfill without corpsmen serving alongside Marines every day. The Marvel Res Corpsmen of today supported multiple exercises such as Dynamic Front in Latvia, Maple Resolve in Canada, Integrated Training Exercises in California, Northern Striking Michigan, African Lion in Morocco, Multiple Innovative Readiness Trainings across the United States, and Hurricane Relief Efforts. June 17, 2021, today's hospital corpsmen celebrate the 123rd birthday of the hospital corps. During the 123-year relationship between corpsmen and Marines, the hospital corps has become the largest and most decorated rate in the Navy, more than 25,000 corpsmen within its ranks. Earning 22 medals of honor, 179 Navy Crosses, 959 Silver Stars, and more than 1,600 Bronze Stars. From the Marines of Marine Force and Reserve, Happy Birthday, Doctor.