For Feature Writers
For Book Reviewers
For Photographers
For Reader Assistance Entries
For Reunion Entries
For Mail Call Entries
Feature Writers:
- We encourage writers who have a Marine Corps background to submit articles. It is best to query first. Material is reviewed on a speculative basis.
- Since Leatherneck is a magazine published primarily for U.S. Marines, all of our material must be targeted accordingly.
- Our usual requirements for articles are 1,500 to 2,000 words, accompanied by 8 to 10 color or black and white photographs, or illustrations and maps where appropriate, with complete caption information. We reserve the right to edit in order to meet space limitations or magazine format criteria.
- All articles must be accurate, with the writer having checked the spelling of names and places as well as having checked all dates, numbers, etc. We do not publish fiction or personal vignettes.
- Manuscripts, artwork or photographs should be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
- Our audience is highly varied, ranging from potential (high-school-age) recruits to active-duty personnel, former Marines, retirees of all ages and recruits' parents and spouses.
- Our theme is the Marine Corps: "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow," and we endeavor to include history, current events and forward-looking stories in each issue.
- The publishers of Leatherneck assume no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts, drawings or photographs.
- Article submissions must be double-spaced and may be sent to us via mail addressed to:
Editor
Leatherneck Magazine
Box 1775
Quantico, VA 22134 - Submission on a computer disk is appreciated and facilitates our editing.
- Article submissions also may be sent via e-mail to: leatherneck@mca-marines.org.
- Query first on all submissions, except poetry. The publishers assume no responsibility for the return of poetry.
- Leatherneck sponsors the annual Ronald D. Lyons writing award for active-duty Marine sergeants and below. The magazine will pay $500 to the winner of the award, given for the best news or feature story to appear in Leatherneck during the contest year.
- Call (800) 336-0291, Ext. 115 for more information.
Book Reviewers
- Our usual requirement for book reviews is 300 to 750 words.
- Check with the editor in advance to determine whether a review is desired.
- Book review submissions must be double-spaced and may be sent to us via mail addressed to:
Editor
Leatherneck Magazine
Box 1775
Quantico, VA 22134 - Submission on a computer disk is appreciated and facilitates our editing.
- Book review submissions also may be sent via e-mail to: leatherneck@mca-marines.org.
- Please be sure to include the book's author, publisher (including city), ISBN, year of publication, number of pages and cost of the book.
- Call (800) 336-0291, Ext. 115 for more information.
Photographers:
Leatherneck accepts photography from both military and civilian photographers. Color slides, prints and digital images are preferred. Black and white images also are acceptable.
Digital: Files should be at least 5x7 at 300 resolution or higher and saved in TIFF or JPEG format. (All files will be converted to TIFF or EPS format and saved as CMYK files.)
Cover: For best results, image should measure 8 1/2" x 11" (300 resolution if digital). Remember to leave space at the top of your proposed cover image (illustration, painting or photograph) for the Leatherneck logo. Action should be from left to right or centered.
Send digital photographs on a compact disk with appropriate caption and photo ID to:
Editor
Leatherneck Magazine
Box 1775
Quantico, VA 22134
-OR- email them to: leatherneck@mca-marines.org.
Awards: Leatherneck sponsors two art awards, both named in honor of former staff members. The Tom Bartlett Award is a $1,000 cash prize given to any active-duty Marine photographer or artist whose submitted picture or artwork is selected for the cover of the magazine and deemed the best of that contest year. The Lou Lowery Award is a $500 cash prize given for the best photograph taken by an active-duty sergeant or below to appear inside Leatherneck during the contest year. Call (800) 336-0291, Ext. 115 for more information.
Reader Assistance entries:
Reader Assistance entries may be sent via email to: leatherneck@mca-marines.org.
Examples:
John Doe, 1234 Freedom Rd., Anytown, VA 11111, (555) 555-1234, johndoe(at)e-mailaddress.com, wants a recruit graduation book for Plt 123, Parris Island, 1950.
or,
John Doe, 1234 Freedom Rd., Anytown, VA 11111, (555) 555-1234, johndoe(at)e-mailaddress.com, has uniform items and unit patches for sale.
Reunion entries:
Reunion entries may be sent via email to: leatherneck@mca-marines.org.
Example:
1stMarDiv Assn., Sept. 10-12, Reuniontown, Calif. Contact John Doe, 1234 Freedom Rd., Anytown, VA 11111, (555) 555-1234, johndoe(at)e-mailaddress.com.
Mail Call entries (At a minimum, always include a complete mailing address):
Mail Call entries may be sent via email to: leatherneck@mca-marines.org.
Examples:
John Doe, 1234 Freedom Rd., Anytown, VA 11111, (555) 555-1234, johndoe(at)e-mailaddress.com, to hear from members of Plt 123, Parris Island, 1950.
or,
John Doe, 1234 Freedom Rd., Anytown, VA 11111, (555) 555-1234, johndoe(at)e-mailaddress.com, to hear from Sgt Bill SMITH, stationed at MCAS, Miramar, Calif., 1980.
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In Memorium: Richard Allen Scheese, Master Sergeant (ret)
Paraphrased from the Tooele (Utah) Transcript Bulletin
Richard "Dick" Allen Scheese, 81, of Willow Springs, Skull Valley (Utah) passed away at Life Care Center in Bountiful on April 23, 2013. Dick was born in Trenton, NJ on July 13, 1931 to Arthur Fredrick Scheese and Augusta Louise Clements. He joined the Marines at age 17 and retired as a Master Sergeant after 22 years. He served in the Korean War and was part of the Chosen (sic) Reservoir Campaign, becoming one of the "Frozen Chosen". He completed two tours in Vietnam. Dick worked in construction and later a a security guard for the civil service at Dugway (Proving Ground, Utah). He was a volunteer firefighter and was active in the Utah Peace Officers Association. He served a mission for his church in Vernon, Utah and was a temple worker in the Salt Lake City Temple. He is survived by numerous children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
SUBMITTER'S NOTES:
It is with regret that I submit the above obituary. Master Sergeant Scheese was a real character and was without doubt the loudest human which I have ever come in contact. His projection was characterized by many other NCO's and a few Officers during this period as a peripheral complement to Lt Gen Chesty Puller, both as a role model and leader. Master Sergeant Scheese spoke with a nasal bugling projection which aptly resembled that of an enraged elephant. When at church, his "parade ground" style commentary would often leave the brethren shaking their heads in profound astonishment as well as the sisters running to the powder room with their skirts up. On a calm clear day I once heard him conduct a casual conversation at the car care facility from the housing area which was 1.3 miles away. This phenomenon was verified by two other individuals of uncontested integrity. Those of you who had the privilege of his acquaintence will acknowledge this unique trait among many other of his exceptional qualities. He was, indeed, one of "The Frozen Chosin".
Submitted by
Ralph E Pierce, '66-'74
Master Sergeant Scheese
Thanks very much for the entry. We'll note MSgt Scheese's passing in a future Leatherneck in the "In Memoriam" section.
S/Fi
Editor
Master Sergeant Scheese
Thanks very much for the entry. We'll note MSgt Scheese's passing in a future Leatherneck in the "In Memoriam" section.
S/Fi
Editor
A POEM WORTH READING
He was getting old and paunchy
And his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion,
Telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he once fought in
And the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies;
They were heroes, every one.
And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors
His tales became a joke,
All his buddies listened quietly
For they knew where of he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer,
For ol' Joe has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer
For a Soldier died today.
He won't be mourned by many,
Just his children and his wife.
For he lived an ordinary,
Very quiet sort of life.
He held a job and raised a family,
Going quietly on his way;
And the world won't note his passing,
'Tho a Soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth,
Their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing,
And proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell of their life stories
From the time that they were young
But the passing of a Soldier
Goes unnoticed, and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution
To the welfare of our land,
Some jerk who breaks his promise
And cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow
Who in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his country
And offers up his life?
The politician's stipend
And the style in which he lives,
Are often disproportionate,
To the service that he gives.
While the ordinary Soldier,
Who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal
And perhaps a pension, small.
It is not the politicians
With their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom
That our country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger,
With your enemies at hand,
Would you really want some cop-out,
With his ever waffling stand?
Or would you want a Soldier
His home, his country, his kin,
Just a common Soldier,
Who would fight until the end.
He was just a common Soldier,
And his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us
We may need his likes again.
For when countries are in conflict,
We find the Soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles
That the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor
While he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage
At the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline
In the paper that might say:
"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING,
A SOLDIER DIED TODAY."
Platoon 129 PI Graduation book May 6, 1968
Trying to find my grad book,been looking for years, any help would be greatly apprieciated. Contact Buddy Goodin at bgood2542@comcast.net
plt 1025 may 1973 mcrd san diego
trying to locate yearbook MCRD San Diego Ca May 1973. contact G Healy Chicago Il email heals55@aol.com
Platoon 1059 1968 MCRD San Diego yearbook
Semper Fi! Looking for the year book before my senior trip over there. Platoon 1059 Honor Platoon 1968. Platoon Sgt Lopez. Contact William (Mac) McDonald 13 Magnoila lane Huffman, Texas 77336 or email mac@jhpremier.com
Platoon 1059 1968 MCRD San Diego yearbook
Semper Fi! Looking for the year book before my senior trip over there. Platoon 1059 Honor Platoon 1968. Platoon Sgt Lopez. Contact William (Mac) McDonald 13 Magnoila lane Huffman, Texas 77336 or email mac@jhpremier.com
Platoon 124, MCRD, PI
• Marine veteran Thomas P. Lyman,
P.O. Box 307, Wampsville, NY 13163,
tplyman80@yahoo.com, to hear from
members of Plt 307, Parris Island, 1960,
especially DIs SGT W. R. MULVEY,
SGT B. J. BAEZA, SGT F. C. FOSTER
and CPL J. L. KOEPP.
I am responding to this post because W.R. Mulvey was my SDI in Feb. - May 1954, and I also would like to know about him. I am JOCS Robert G. Leonard, USN Retired
In Honor Of...
My father, Lester E. Smith, WWII Veteran passed away on July 26th at the age of 91. He belonged to 4th Marine Division, 27th Regimental Weapons. He served the Marines from 1941 - 1945 seeing combat in The Marshall Islands, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. He will be missed and thank you for what you gave to your country and fellow Marines.
Thanks Dad
PI plt. 2015 10/58 -1/59
Jim Hansford, SDI SSgt Harmon
Plt 2015
I was in that plt. 2015 with sgt Harmon.
Wjg@roadrunner.com
Bill Glencer
Honor Platoon 2118 June 1969
Platoon 2118 is planning a reunion for 2012
Contact Paul Aguirre (661) 319-8787
Surv95alta@scbglobal.net
platoon book July 1957 plt.336 mcrd.
Would like to find a year book for 1957 , Plt.336 . Contact Lloyd Bunch. 1390 Highway 3482 ,Calvin KY. 1-606-337-3355
Graduation Book
Looking for graduation book for Platoon 1052 MCRD San Diego in 1956. Mine was lost in a move. I am now 73 yrs old and would really like to have one to reminisce my days in boot camp. Dieter Mueller 209 Columbia Dr Jacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 346-4807 - pmueller@ec.rr.com
In Memoriam
My father, Plt/Sgt John D. Ahern, passed away on 2 January 2012. He served with Company C 3/3 on Bougainville and Guadalcanal. He was a proud Marine all of his life and was instrumental in my joining the Corps. He will be missed.
Daniel Ahern USMC 1964/66
CPL Francis J. Grottole, July 21, 1934-October 14, 2011
I would like to submit my father, Francis J. Grottole's obituary for the In Memoriam section of Leatherneck Magazine. He passed away on October 14, 2011. He served from 1952 to 1956. He was a Corporal. My dad was a proud Marine and a great man.
Francis J. GROTTOLE
Francis J. Grottole, 77 of Windsor, passed away Friday, (October 14, 2011) surrounded by his loving family. Francis grew up in East Hartford and eventually settled in Windsor. An active parishioner of St. Gertrude Church, he served as a Eucharistic minister and lector. He honorably served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict <the CT Army National Guard, and as a Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Bishop McAuliffe Council #3181. He loved his family and enjoyed many summers camping with them. Francis leaves his loving wife of 49 years, Lorraine (Fanelli) Grottole; a brother, John Grottole and his wife Antoinette of East Hartford; three children, Theresa of Windsor, John and his wife Deborah of Colchester, and James and his wife Linda of Bolton; nine grandchildren: Lauren, Zachary, James Jr., Jenna, Nicholas, Benjamin, Sarah, Julia, and Hannah. He also leaves special friends: José, Sorangel, Fiorella, Jean, and Libby.
Friends may call on Sunday, (October 16, 2011) from 2-5 p.m. at Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue in Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Gertrude Church, 550 Matianuck Avenue in Windsor with burial and military honors following at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Please visit <> to send notes of condolence and sign the online guestbook. Poppy we will miss you and always love you in our hearts. (9)
Not MIA, Not AWOL, just disappeared in 1975
Andrew "Andy" Thornton Peterson. Would be 58 years old. Son of Wilma Harsh Barnes,(who is 93 years old in hospice care). He disappeared July 1975 while "being trained in desert fighting". Battery L, Second Battalion, 10th Marine Division. Camp LeJeune. D.O.B August 5,1953. SS# no longer recognized. FBI investigation 1980. Wilma would like to know if her son is alive or dead. CONTACT: K. Bertelsen 503-730-9794 or
Looking for this Marine
His first name is John. I do not have a last name. He graduated from Parris Island in July 1966, he may be from Staten Island or Brooklyn. He may be my father. I do not have a unit number nor any other information. http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388859_2547440082805_1157907151_33033132_1128871741_n.jpg
If you have any info, please contact me at robbenn69@yahoo.com.
marine
I think I might know him I graduated from PI that same time hislast name might be Newmen and he was from Brooklyn wish you had more info on him cause I can't say for surehe is who you are looking for my name is Lou e mail lounam67@gmail.com
Scott Olsen, USMC - headshot
Any leathernecks out there serve with Scott Olsen? Man down. Highland General Hospital, Oakland, California.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2053502/Occupy-Oakland-protests-Marine-veteran-shot-face-police-rubber-bullet.html
Man down yes, Marine no.
This guy was the founder of "I Hate The Marine Corps, Do You?" Read more about the Occupy poster child:
http://maroonedinmarin.blogspot.com/2011/10/ows-iraq-war-hero-scott-olse...
Looking for anyone who served with Herbert Mathew Dreier
I'm looking for anyone who served with my dad in the Korean war, his name is Herbert Mathew Dreier, he was a Navy corp men with the rank of Petty officer Third Class. He was attached to a marie unit when he was there. He joined the Navy out of New York State, that's all I know. If anyone new him please contact me at 360-513-2896 Thack you.
David Dreier
Together we served
Try together we served Navy and together we served Marine Corps. You will have better luck looking there..Good Luck
v/r
Steve
1971 Locate
Trying to locate anyone whom graduated from Platoon 252 in Parris Island with me. Garry Parmelee. Contact me at garrypacman@yahoo.com
Platoon 386 1968 MCRD PISC 27 August 1968
Trying to locate MCRD Parris Island yearbook for PLatoon 386 Graduated 27 August 1968. SDI was SSgt Magana and ADIs were SSgts Webb and Yeager. Contact Roman Milanowicz at 711 E. Millport Rd., Lititz, PA 17543-9246 or roman.milanowicz@gmail.com
Roman Milanowicz
Sgt USMC 68-74
Sgt NJARNG 77-81
1969 Platoon 1196 (Honor Series) MCRD San Diego
I am trying to locate a graduation book for MCRD San Diego, 1969, Platoon 1196 (Honor Series). Contact Ray Walker 7687 S. Cove Circle, Centennial, Colorado 80122, e-mail: jaywaker66@hotmail.com or Phone 303 514-6163.
Letter from Terry Rowe Peck in Jan. 2011 issue
I read Mrs. Peck's letter & was surprised to read about my fellow Marine Corps League compadre - LtCol. C.E. "Mac" McLean. Mac is indeed alive & kicking (well, at 93, he might not be exactly "kicking"), is active as he can be in our local Seacaost Detachment 394, Marine Corps League. He is unable to drive at night (yes, he still drives) so if he attends our monthly meetings, he is picked up & driven by another member. Mac attends all funerals for our WWII or Korean Marines who has gone to their final duty station.
Our detachment has a good sized Birthday Ball every year (110 attendees this year) & Mac attends regularly. I think however, that he wants the first piece of cake as he is always the oldest Marine there & is always in the cake cutting ceremony. He also attends our detachment's weekly breakfasts whenever he can.
Mac completed his USMC career with a total of 4,087 flying hours with 1.646 in Corsairs, which he loves dearly, in WWII & Korea. He had 88 combat missions & as he says, "I walked home only once".
Mac is indeed a living legend, He shares his experiences with Marines regardless of age. We all enjoy him as a great Marine & an real good friend.
Brad Howe
Past Commandant
Seacoast Detachment 394
MCL
In Memoriam
L/Cpl Marion A. Ciekot 66 of Westminster, MD. He served from 1962 to 1966, which included 2nd Tank Bn Camp Lejeune, NC, MCAS Hawaii and Quantico, VA. He was a member of the Marine Corps Tankers Association.
Platoon 252 1960 MCRD, San Diego yearbook
Trying to locate MCRD San Diego yearbook for PLatoon 252 from 1960. Contact Jim Crangle 2320 Hartford Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Phone 916-847-3085 E-mail jvcrangle@gmail.com
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