When we saw the tanks floating across the river, we knew we could not win against the Americans. Of course, the Iraqi soldier who uttered these words wasn’t talking about tanks; he was talking about the Marine Corps’ assault amphibious...
A hallmark trait of Marine veterans is the immense pride we take in having earned the right to wear the uniform and serve alongside our fellow warriors. Within the active-duty force, numerous entities push this a step further, separating themselves...
The theater aboard USS Yorktown (CV-10) at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, S.C., went dark March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Archival films of the Vietnam War lit that darkness. In the audience, Medal of...
The theater aboard USS Yorktown (CV-10) at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, S.C., went dark March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans...
FIRST-PLACE WINNER: Leatherneck Magazine Writing Contest Executive Editor’s note: The following article received 1st place in the 2025 Leatherneck Magazine Writing Contest. The award is...
In 2000, Hollywood scriptwriter Graham Roland enrolled in college, halfheartedly taking classes at Cal State-Fullerton when he decided he needed a challenge. He wanted to become...
In July 2005, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) put to sea from California with Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, embarked. The...
From the Leatherneck Archives: March 2015 Editor’s note: The following article, written by the commander of Weapons Company, pro-vides a firsthand account of 3rd Battalion, 6th...