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“Leatherneck” to describe Marines
Where does the term Leatherneck come from?
From 1798 until 1872 Marines wore a uniform that contained a neck piece made of leather. This stiff leather collar, called “The Stock”, was about 3 1/2 inches high and served two purposes.
Don,
In the last issue of the Sgt Grit's Newsletter someone wrote incorrectly about the quantity of Quonset Huts at MCRD San Diego.
When the USMC Vietnam Tankers Association held our last reunion (Aug 2011) in San Diego, we attended a recruit graduation and afterward we toured the base.
Just a basic cross and dog tag tat, reminds me of the two things that changed my life, Christ and the Corps and both always faithful.
Darryl Bradley Sr. My Beirut ink. Done by “Johnny” in Derry, NH
Would like to converse with the Marine who took the Christmas Photo with the two Marines and Christmas tree. E-mail rmh1143@nodial.net
After 40 years for my discharge and my sons graduation for Paris Island I thought it was time to get my EGA.
After 40 years for my discharge and my sons graduation for Paris Island I thought it was time to get my EGA.
As sick call supervisor I've seen it almost all. I was with 5/11 in 1991 at the Stumps. It was 2 days prior to a 25 mile hump. I looked in sick calls waiting room, and no shit there he was, not only the Btn's Shit Bird,but sick bay commando too. Ya think he might have been looking for a light duty chit ?
Vietnamese wrappers
