On March 3, 1915, Congress formed the U.S. Navy Reserve.

At 100 years old, the reserve is older than Betty White, Yogi Berra and Clint Eastwood.

Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Kitsap hosted a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap March 3 to mark the centennial.

About 80 sailors and community members attended the celebration of the reserve’s service to America.

“We go and assist depressed societies. We help them reinvigorate their own communities,” said Capt. Jack Miller, deputy commander for Navy Region Northwest Reserve Component Command. “Navy reservists are there, ready for any contingency, any catastrophe.”

NOSC recognized outstanding sailors and employers and volunteers who support mobilized sailors and their families.

Michelle Harvey was given a Patriot Award for her work as a volunteer liaison between NOSC and families of mobilized sailors. Harvey provides resources to help families of mobilized sailors.

Harvey’s been doing it for seven years. She said she gets about 12-15 calls a week from from family members. But she still doesn’t view her role as work.

“This is my love,” Harvey said. “I enjoy doing this.”

Harvey was quick to say the award represents the work done by everyone at NOSC, not just her.

“It’s not about me,” Harvey said. “To me, it’s just a part. It’s honoring NOSC.”

The reserve’s motto is “Ready Then. Ready Now. Ready Always.” NOSC recognized sailors who served in the past, finished a recent mobilization or are about to mobilize and sailors new to the Navy.

David Gordon is a retired mass communication specialist who served in Afghanistan from 2009-2010.

“It was a humbling ceremony,” Gordon said. “Seems like the Navy Reserve is the best bang for the taxpayers’ buck.”