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Military slang
Leatherneck is a military slang term in the U.S. for a member of the United States Marine Corps. It is generally believed to originate in the wearing
Leatherneck
Topics referred to by the same term
up leatherneck in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Leatherneck is a military slang term for a member of the United States Marine Corps. Leatherneck may
Leatherneck_(disambiguation)
Afghan Armed Forces base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Camp Leatherneck was a 1,600 acre United States Marine Corps base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The site was mostly in Washir District and was conjoined
Camp_Leatherneck
Leatherneck Magazine of the Marines (or simply Leatherneck) is a magazine for United States Marines. The first Leatherneck was published Nov. 17, 1917
Leatherneck_Magazine
1929 film
The Leatherneck is a 1929 American sound part-talkie drama film directed by Howard Higgin. In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences
The_Leatherneck
Military aviation museum in Irvine, California
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is a United States Marine Corps aviation museum currently located at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Flying_Leatherneck_Aviation_Museum
Character in G.I. Joe
Italic dab2. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. › Leatherneck is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline
Leatherneck_(G.I._Joe)
1930 American film
Leathernecking is a 1930 American musical comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, from a screenplay by Alfred Jackson and Jane Murfin, adapted from the
Leathernecking
Military unit
Task Force Leatherneck or MEB-Afghanistan was a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that operated in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The name was originally given
Task_Force_Leatherneck
1951 film by Nicholas Ray
Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 American Technicolor action war film directed by Nicholas Ray, produced by Edmund Grainger and starring John Wayne and Robert
Flying_Leathernecks
Fictional comic book WW II military unit
The Leatherneck Raiders are a fictional World War II unit appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Gary Friedrich and
Leatherneck_Raiders
College football bowl game
The Leatherneck Bowl was an annual American football bowl game held in San Diego. Originally contested between Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and
Leatherneck_Bowl
Leatherneck Square was an area just south of the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone that separated North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The corners of the square
Leatherneck_Square
World War II comic book
Captain Savage and his Leatherneck Raiders is a World War II comic book published by Marvel Comics. The series lasted for nineteen issues, from January
Captain Savage and his Leatherneck Raiders
Captain_Savage_and_his_Leatherneck_Raiders
Naval infantry branch of the U.S. military
culture of the Marine Corps. Gyrene: commonly used between fellow Marines. Leatherneck: refers to a leather collar formerly part of the Marine uniform during
United_States_Marine_Corps
US Marine Corps base in Havelock, North Carolina, United States
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point or MCAS Cherry Point (*34°54′03″N 76°52′51″W / 34.9009°N 76.8807°W / 34.9009; -76.8807) (ICAO: KNKT, FAA LID:
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Cherry_Point
Sports teams of Western Illinois University
The Western Illinois Leathernecks are the teams and athletes that represent Western Illinois University, located in Macomb, Illinois, in NCAA Division
Western_Illinois_Leathernecks
1989 Italian film
Leathernecks (Italian: Colli di cuoio) is a 1989 Italian Vietnam war film directed by Ignazio Dolce (credited as Paul D. Robinson) and starring Richard
Leathernecks_(film)
Military unit
attacks on Camp Bastion-Leatherneck during retrograde operations. Bravo company patrolled the surrounding area of the Bastion-Leatherneck complex. Operations
1st_Battalion,_2nd_Marines
Marine Corps and friends of the Corps. It is known for its publications Leatherneck Magazine and Marine Corps Gazette. As of 2009, MCA became part of MCA&F
Marine_Corps_Association
US carrier-based jet-powered interceptor
is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum. 139177 – Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California
Douglas_F4D_Skyray
Museum in Triangle, Virginia, United States
exhibits, which were designed by Christopher Chadbourne and Associates: Leatherneck Gallery Legacy Walk Making Marines World War II Korean War Vietnam War
National Museum of the Marine Corps
National_Museum_of_the_Marine_Corps
US Marines officer commissioning program based at MCB Quantico
the Marine Corps attend a four-week summer program in Quantico called Leatherneck after the slang term for Marines. They are evaluated on leadership, physical
Officer Candidates School (United States Marine Corps)
Officer_Candidates_School_(United_States_Marine_Corps)
Western Illinois Leathernecks football players in the NFL draft. Western Illinois Leathernecks football Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois
List of Western Illinois Leathernecks in the NFL draft
List_of_Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_in_the_NFL_draft
1936 film by Howard Bretherton
The Leathernecks Have Landed is a 1936 American adventure film directed by Howard Bretherton and written by Seton I. Miller. The film stars Lew Ayres,
The_Leathernecks_Have_Landed
Intercollegiate American football team
The Western Illinois Leathernecks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Western Illinois University, located in Macomb, Illinois
Western Illinois Leathernecks football
Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_football
Military unit
area previously in Regional Command South. It was headquartered at Camp Leatherneck with an area of responsibility of largely Helmand and Nimruz provinces
Regional_Command_Southwest
American football player (born 1978)
Football League (NFL). He played college football for Western Illinois Leathernecks and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2001
Edgerton_Hartwell
Military unit
invasion 2nd MEB fought the Battle of Nasiriyah. It became Task Force Leatherneck, commanded by BGen Lawrence Nicholson during the 2009–10 deployment to
2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
2nd_Marine_Expeditionary_Brigade
Joseph Kane US Coast Guard prepares for war 1951 United States Flying Leathernecks Nicholas Ray US Marine fighter pilot in Pacific Ocean theater of World
List of World War II feature films (1950–1989)
List_of_World_War_II_feature_films_(1950–1989)
American college basketball season
The 2025–26 Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team represented Western Illinois University during the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's basketball
2025–26 Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team
2025–26_Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_men's_basketball_team
American marine (1890–1951)
Lou Diamond Leland 'Lou' Diamond Nicknames Mr. Marine Mr. Leatherneck Born (1890-05-30)May 30, 1890 Bedford, Ohio Died September 20, 1951(1951-09-20)
Lou_Diamond
American actor (1934–2018)
Disney's The New Adventures of Winnie The Pooh. He was also the voice of Leatherneck on the second season of G.I. Joe. Throughout the 1990s and into the new
Chuck_McCann
American football player (born 1996)
defensive tackle. He played college football for the Western Illinois Leathernecks and was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft by the Kansas
Khalen_Saunders
Character in G.I. Joe
Eager to surpass Leatherneck, Wet-Suit runs into Vlad Dracula's castle alone to confront Serpentor. When he is captured, Leatherneck saves him but is
Wet_Suit_(G.I._Joe)
American actress and singer (1956–2018)
singing several duets with him in Paradise, Hawaiian Style. Little Leatherneck, an unsold sitcom pilot film in which she appeared, aired on ABC television
Donna_Butterworth
American college football season
The 2023 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team represented Western Illinois University as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC)
2023 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team
2023_Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_football_team
American football coach (born 1980)
Andrew Earl Kotelnicki (/ˌkoʊtɪlˈnɪkiː/ ko-til-NI-kee; born September 2, 1980) is an American football coach who is the associate head coach at the University
Andy_Kotelnicki
Regional Cinema Competition Deliverance John Boorman Retrospective Flying Leathernecks Nicholas Ray Retrospective Johnny Vik Charles Nauman Charles Nauman Regional
List of Sundance Film Festival selections
List_of_Sundance_Film_Festival_selections
Part of the Vietnam War (1967)
the Vietnam War. The operation was carried out in the western part of "Leatherneck Square" near Con Thien, lasting from 16 July to 31 October 1967. Following
Operation_Kingfisher
American carrier-capable multirole strike aircraft
New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.[citation needed] 161749 – Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, MCAS Miramar, California. 161941 – In Blue Angels #1
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
McDonnell_Douglas_F/A-18_Hornet
US presidential air traffic call sign
aboard. Brent, P. T. (February 2009). "'Marine One'—Welcome Aboard". Leatherneck Magazine (February 2009). Quantico, Virginia: Marine Corps Association:
Marine_One
Bedazzled (2000) Nicholas Ray Robert Ryan Born to Be Bad (1950), Flying Leathernecks (1951), On Dangerous Ground (1951), King of Kings (1961) Brett Ratner
List of film director and actor collaborations
List_of_film_director_and_actor_collaborations
Fictional terrorist organization in Marvel comics
Steve Rogers #2 Capt. Savage and his Leatherneck Raiders #4 Marvel Universe #1 Captain Savage and his Leatherneck Raiders #2-4 Strange Tales #135 Avengers:
Hydra_(comics)
US Marine Corps emblem and insignia
Marine Corps. "FAQ: What is the origin of the eagle, globe and anchor?". Leatherneck - Magazine of the Marines. Archived from the original on 2008-05-02.
Eagle,_Globe,_and_Anchor
American college basketball season
Leathernecks men's basketball team represented Western Illinois University in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Leathernecks,
2019–20 Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team
2019–20_Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_men's_basketball_team
1938 film
Come On, Leathernecks! is a 1938 American sports action film directed by James Cruze and starring Richard Cromwell, Marsha Hunt and Edward Brophy. It was
Come_On,_Leathernecks!
Part of the Vietnam War (1967)
Marine Division in the area around Con Thien, Quảng Trị Province known as Leatherneck Square from 18 to 28 May 1967. Operation Hickory was the first authorized
Operation_Hickory
Woollen cap covering the head and neck
– via Rajib Roy. "Nothing "Sheepish" About Fire-Safe Fabrics" (PDF). Leatherneck Magazine. September 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on October
Balaclava_(clothing)
Military air base in Afghanistan
National Army (ANA) camp (also called Camp Shorabak), and also held Camp Leatherneck until 2014. The Taliban took control of Afghanistan in July–August 2021;
Camp_Shorabak
College track and field competition
33 m (17 ft 5+3⁄4 in) 20 Arnie Grunert United States Western Illinois Leathernecks o xxx 5.18 m (16 ft 11+3⁄4 in) 21 Nikolai van Huyssteen South Africa
2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025_NCAA_Division_I_Outdoor_Track_and_Field_Championships
American actor (1907–1979)
acclaim. Wayne also portrayed aviators in Flying Tigers (1942), Flying Leathernecks (1951), Island in the Sky (1953), The Wings of Eagles (1957), and Jet
John_Wayne
Official hymn of the US Marine Corps
Congress asserts that the song was originally copyrighted in 1919 by The Leatherneck, which was started by off-duty US Marines in 1917 using a donation from
Marines'_Hymn
1979 autobiographical novel
Tet Offensive of 1968. As a military journalist, he wrote stories for Leatherneck Magazine, Pacific Stars and Stripes, and Sea Tiger. The novel was adapted
The_Short-Timers
Medium flame tank
Publishing. p. 2. ISBN 978-1-78096-676-2. "Support by the Ton". The Leatherneck. 46: 22–24. January 1963. Wikimedia Commons has media related to M67
M67_flame_thrower_tank
US Marine sergeant (1898–1979)
p. 2. Adams, Jr., Charles S. (1934). "Fort Lauderdale Baseball". The Leatherneck. Vol. 17, no. 9. United States Marine Corps Institute. p. 32. "Elmo Haney
Elmo_M._Haney
US lightweight low-cost fighter aircraft
Worth, Texas 74-1564, later US Navy/US Marine Corps 741564 – Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California 74-1571 – Nellis
Northrop_F-5
Allen/Elmore Marine Barracks Adak Brush, Peter. "Big Guns of Camp Carroll". Leatherneck.com. Retrieved 23 January 2018. Bibliography Shettle Jr., M. L. (2001)
List of United States Marine Corps installations
List_of_United_States_Marine_Corps_installations
Striking with the buttstock of a firearm
Vol. 2. University co-operative store. 1921. The Leatherneck. Vol. 35. Madison, Wisconsin: Leatherneck Association. 1952. p. 46. Moss, James Alfred (1917)
Buttstroke
American Marine and photographer (1916–1987)
Correspondents Association (USMCCCA). He also was a photographic director of Leatherneck Magazine, a publication of the Marine Corps. He died on April 15, 1987
Louis_R._Lowery
U.S. Marine nickname
time-honored nickname, borne by the United States marines for generations—leathernecks—is no more! At least, the Germans have abandoned it, according to reports
Devil_Dog
Prelude to a Kiss (1992) Norman René Present Arms (1928) Herbert Fields Leathernecking (1930) Edward F. Cline A Present from Margate (1933) Ian Hay A.E.W.
List of plays adapted into feature films: J to Q
List_of_plays_adapted_into_feature_films:_J_to_Q
United States Marine (1921-1979)
flagstaff vertical. Staff Sergeant Lou Lowery, a Marine photographer for "Leatherneck Magazine" and the only photographer who accompanied the patrol, took
Harold_Keller
Group or formation established to work on a single defined task or activity
Richard Natonski, attached to the I Marine Expeditionary Force. Task Force Leatherneck is the name given the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade during their 2009
Task_force
Major League Baseball franchise in San Diego, California
Vasgerdsian, Ed (2008). "San Diego Padres-"The Team of the Military"". Leatherneck Magazine. Marine Corps Association. Archived from the original on July
San_Diego_Padres
United States Marine Corps commandant
legendary among Marines and often referred to as "the greatest of all Leathernecks", served with the Marine Corps for over 40 years. In his honor, the following
John_A._Lejeune
United States Marine (1925–1995)
stay vertical. Staff Sergeant Lou Lowery, a Marine photographer for The Leatherneck magazine and the only photographer who accompanied the patrol, took several
Harold_Schultz
Military unit
ever established by a Marine Corps unit aboard Camp Leatherneck. During this time, Camp Leatherneck and surrounding areas saw significant upgrades in telecommunications
9th_Communication_Battalion
American college football season
The 2024 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team represented Western Illinois University as a member of the Big South–OVC Football Association during
2024 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team
2024_Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_football_team
American film actor and musician (1919–2001)
Florida and Hawaii. Mitchum initially appeared unbilled in (e.g., Flying Leathernecks, RKO 1951) and extra roles before gradually receiving bigger character
John_Mitchum
Baseball team in Marion, Illinois
Edwardsville Cougars Southern Illinois Salukis UIC Flames Western Illinois Leathernecks NCAA Division II Illinois–Springfield Prairie Stars Lewis Flyers McKendree
Thrillville_Thrillbillies
American college football season
The 1986 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team represented Western Illinois University as a member of the Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference
1986 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team
1986_Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_football_team
Military unit
they operated throughout Helmand Province. Following the attack on Camp Leatherneck they were extended until December 8, 2012, when they returned to Camp
1st_Battalion,_1st_Marines
American novelist (1947–1993)
during the Vietnam War. As a military journalist, he wrote stories for Leatherneck Magazine, Pacific Stars and Stripes, and Sea Tiger. During his tour in
Gustav_Hasford
Men's college basketball team
The Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team represents Western Illinois University of Macomb, Illinois, in National Collegiate Athletic Association
Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball
Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_men's_basketball
American wrestler (born 1953)
USA". The Leatherneck. 79 (3): 50–51. "Sports". The Leatherneck. 72 (5). Marine Corps Institute: 52–53. May 1989. "Sports". The Leatherneck. 71. Marine
Greg_Gibson_(wrestler)
American rock singer (born 1942)
"Midnite Ride" "All Night Long" b/w "Groovey" 1962 "Like Bluegrass" b/w "Leatherneck" "Shake It Up – Part 1" b/w "Shake It Up – Part 2" "Tall Cool One" b/w
Mark_Lindsay
air support, helped create the Advanced Base Force Lou Diamond – "Mr. Leatherneck," namesake of the actor Lou Diamond Phillips Earl H. Ellis – conducted
List of historic members of the United States Marine Corps
List_of_historic_members_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
Genre of alternative rock music
Nevermind Me's Nevermind Me (9 September 2013). The following year, Leatherneck and Simmer established a grungegaze in Cheshire, England. Soft grunge
Shoegaze
American basketball coach (born 1963)
Bradley Cole Underwood (born December 14, 1963) an American college basketball coach, currently the Fighting Illini men's basketball head coach at the
Brad_Underwood
Single-engine single-rotor light military helicopter
paint scheme and is on loan from Amarillo College. 64-15338 – Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum in San Diego, California. 64-15393 – Intrepid Sea, Air
Bell_H-13_Sioux
Military unit
was one of the first operations that was fought in the hills west of Leatherneck Square. During this operation, Captain Howard V. Lee (E Co.) became the
2nd_Battalion,_4th_Marines
United States Marine Corps officer, author, and lecturer (1881–1940)
Horwitz 1999, p. 232. Schmidt 1987, p. 146. Schmidt 1987, p. 147. "Leatherneck legends; Swapping some sea stories at the birthday ball? Here are 8 of
Smedley_Butler
Intercollegiate basketball season
The 2016–17 Western Illinois Leathernecks women's basketball team represented Western Illinois University. The Leathernecks, were coached by JD Gravina
2016–17 Western Illinois Leathernecks women's basketball team
2016–17_Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_women's_basketball_team
American football coach (born 1967)
Christopher Paul Klieman (/ˈklaɪmən/ KLY-muhn; born September 27, 1967) is an American retired college football coach. He was most recently the head football
Chris_Klieman
American assault rifle
25 June 2007. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014 – via Leatherneck.com forums. Alt URL "Today's Rifleman" (PDF). Archived from the original
M4_carbine
Largest province of Afghanistan
by NATO-led forces. The former British Camp Bastion and the U.S. Camp Leatherneck is a short distance southwest of Lashkargah. Throughout the 2001–2021
Helmand_Province
US Marine Corps general
Marine Corps Service years 1984-2022 Rank Major general Unit Task Force Leatherneck 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Commands
Robert_F._Castellvi
U.S. state
Football Conference. The Eastern Illinois Panthers and Western Illinois Leathernecks are members of the Ohio Valley Conference. The city of Chicago is home
Illinois
Term for the Canteen or snack bar of a U.S. military vessel
United States Coast Guard. The term in this sense was first recorded in Leatherneck Magazine in 1931. A service member who works in the geedunk is traditionally
Gedunk_bar
American independent professional baseball team
Edwardsville Cougars Southern Illinois Salukis UIC Flames Western Illinois Leathernecks NCAA Division II Illinois–Springfield Prairie Stars Lewis Flyers McKendree
Chicago_Dogs
American baseball player (born 1949)
Rickey Eugene Reuschel (RUSH-el, born May 16, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed
Rick_Reuschel
Professional ice hockey team
Edwardsville Cougars Southern Illinois Salukis UIC Flames Western Illinois Leathernecks NCAA Division II Illinois–Springfield Prairie Stars Lewis Flyers McKendree
Bloomington_Bison
American basketball coach (born 1964)
Michael E. Miller (born August 14, 1964) is an American basketball coach who is an assistant coach of the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association
Mike Miller (basketball, born 1964)
Mike_Miller_(basketball,_born_1964)
US Marine Corps Veterans Service Organization
of units is arranged in order of first publication appearance in the Leatherneck Magazine (no organization or charter dates mentioned): The Marine Corps
Marine_Corps_League
American actor (1934–2016)
Williams also starred in a World War II television pilot titled The Leathernecks that was shown as an episode of The Gallant Men. He had a supporting
Van_Williams
Former US military entertainment branch
Denazification, & the Americans, 1945–1953 UNC Press 2005 "Home" (PDF). Page 82, Leatherneck - Volume 44, Issue 3 "Shadow box". army.togetherweserved.com. Retrieved
Special Services (entertainment)
Special_Services_(entertainment)
American actor and director (1920–1998)
Spencer Tracy. Another memorable role was Vern "Cowboy" Blithe in Flying Leathernecks (1951). In 1952, Taylor played a soldier bringing his Japanese war-bride
Don Taylor (American filmmaker)
Don_Taylor_(American_filmmaker)
Guadalcanal History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II Volume I. Leatherneck Magazine, 4th Marines explore historic Philippine battle site, 1 February
American units with the highest percentage of casualties per conflict
American_units_with_the_highest_percentage_of_casualties_per_conflict
American college basketball season
Leathernecks men's basketball team represented Western Illinois University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Leathernecks,
2020–21 Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball team
2020–21_Western_Illinois_Leathernecks_men's_basketball_team
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Arabic, Muslim
Full Sister
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Muslim
Clarity, Purity, Serenity
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Indian
Song
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Hindu
Noble sort
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Muslim
Old Arabic name
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Norse
A mythical giant.
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Sikh
One whose life is full of elixir of naam
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Hebrew American Biblical Shakespearean
Sprite; lion of God. A biblical alternate name for Jerusalem. Name of a prankish spirit in...
Boy/Male
Tamil
White falcon
Boy/Male
Hindu
To donate, To give or offer something
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n.
The sordid friar bird of Australia (Tropidorhynchus sordidus).