Leatherneck Writing Contest
By: Leatherneck StaffPosted on March 3, 2025
The Marine Corps Association is proud to present the Leatherneck Writing Contest in addition to providing awards for writing contests all across the Marine Corps.
DEADLINE: March 31
PRIZES
1st Place: $1,000 + an engraved plaque
2nd Place: $750 + an engraved plaque
3rd Place: $500 + an engraved plaque
TOPIC
Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima, and the Chosin Reservoir have been recognized as the Corps’ three touchstone battles. These battles define the Marine Corps’ ethos and legacy of valor and battlefield victory against all odds; they represent the standards of bravery and grit that all Marines measure themselves by. As the Corps celebrates its 250th Birthday, write about what other battle deserves to be recognized among the touchstone battles.
DETAILS
- Maximum 2000 words
- Must include contact information: grade, name, unit, SNOIC/OIC, author’s bio, mailing address, email, and phone number
- Submit electronically to [email protected] in Microsoft Word Format
- Sponsored by Colonel Charles Michaels, USMC (Ret)
To access the submission form, visit https://www.mca-marines.org/writing-contests-awards/leatherneck-writing-contest/.
