Question: when was the u s marine corps established
Answer: United States Marine Corps Emblem of the United States Marine Corps Founded 10 November 1775 ; 241 years ago ( 1775 - 11 - 10 ) Country United States of America Type Marine combined arms Role Amphibious and expeditionary warfare Size 185,000 active ( as of 2017 ) 38,500 reserve ( as of 2017 ) 1,199 aircraft Part of U.