Leatherneck (disambiguation)
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Leatherneck
is a military slang term for a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Leatherneck may also refer to:
In military uses:
In other uses:
Leatherneck
Leatherneck is a military slang term for a member of the United States Marine Corps. Now accepted by Webster as a synonym for Marine, the term "Leatherneck" was derived from a leather stock once worn around the neck by both American and British Marines—and soldiers also. Beginning in 1798, "one...
is a military slang term for a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Leatherneck may also refer to:
In military uses:
- Leatherneck MagazineLeatherneck MagazineLeatherneck Magazine of the Marines is a magazine for United States Marines. It was first published as a newspaper by off-duty Marines at Marine Corps Base Quantico in 1917, and was originally named The Quantico Leatherneck...
, a magazine for current and former members of the U.S. Marine Corps - Camp LeatherneckCamp LeatherneckCamp Leatherneck is a 1,600 acre United States Marine Corps base located in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade initially developed Camp Leatherneck in 2008 in preparation of its forces deploying to Afghanistan. The forward element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force...
, a U.S. Marine Corps base in Afghanistan - The Leatherneck, the post newspaper of the Marine Corps InstituteMarine Corps InstituteThe Marine Corps Institute, commonly referred to as MCI, develops and maintains a curriculum of Marine Corps education. Subjects include infantry strategy/tactics, leadership skills, MOS qualifications, personal finance, and mathematics...
- Lou DiamondLou DiamondMaster Gunnery Sergeant Leland "Lou" Diamond U.S.M.C. is famous within the U.S. Marine Corps as the classic example of the "Old Breed" - tough, hard-fighting career Marines who served in the Corps in the years between World War I and World War II.-Early years:Diamond was born Leland Sanford...
(1890–1951), USMC Master Gunnery Sergeant, nicknamed "Mr. Leatherneck"
In other uses:
- Leatherneck (G.I. Joe)Leatherneck (G.I. Joe)Leatherneck is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is a Marine with the G.I. Joe Team and debuted in 1986.-Profile:...
, a fictional character from the G.I. Joe universe - Western Illinois LeathernecksWestern Illinois LeathernecksThe Western Illinois Leathernecks are the teams and athletes that represent Western Illinois University, located in Macomb, Illinois, in NCAA Division I sports. The school's primary conference affiliation is with The Summit League; its football team is a member of the Division I FCS Missouri...
, the sports teams of Western Illinois University - The Leatherneck, a 1929 film nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
- Leathernecking, a 1930 film by Edward F. ClineEdward F. ClineEdward Francis Cline was a screenwriter, actor, writer and director. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Hollywood.-Career:...
- Leatherneck, an expansion module for Battle Hymn, the Japanese-theatre version of the wargame Ambush!
- "Leatherneck", a song by Paul Revere & the Raiders
- "Leatherneck", a song by Every Time I Die from The Big DirtyThe Big Dirty (album)The Big Dirty is the fourth full-length album by hardcore punk band Every Time I Die. It was released on September 4, 2007 on Ferret Records.-Track listing:# "No Son of Mine" – 3:25# "Pigs Is Pigs" – 2:46# "Leatherneck" – 2:08# "We'rewolf" – 3:24...