Established in 1985, The Corps Network is the voice of the nation's 136 Service and Conservation Corps. Currently operating in 42 states and the District of Columbia, Corps annually enroll more than 26,000 young men and women in service every year. Corps annually mobilize approximately 295,000 community volunteers who in conjunction with Corpsmembers generate 16.9 million hours of service every year. Today's Corps, inheritors of the legacy of FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps, enable Corpsmembers to improve community and the environment through programs including Civic Justice Corps, Public Lands Corps, Clean Energy Service Corps, and Corps Respond. By serving their nation, Corpsmembers gain abilities that last a lifetime, including work readiness, educational advancement, civic engagement, and the ability to make responsible choices.