Leatherneck—Magazine of the Marines, Since 1917
This Month's Features
Posted on January 15, 2026
By: Kimberly Ussery
Women Marines:It's your history—preserve it.They're your stories—hear them.They're your sisters—join them. The Women Marines Association (WMA) is the only organization that exists for female Marines, and it needs help from her sisters in arms. All over the United States, local...
Posted on January 15, 2026
By: Jenna Biter
Each year, 115,000 servicemembers transition from the military into higher education. Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) exists to help the enlisted veterans among them make informed choices about what comes next. Founded in 2012 by three Yale University students, WSP aims to...
Posted on January 15, 2026
By: Kyle Watts
On Aug. 14, 1990, infantrymen from 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, debarked their aircraft after a long, transoceanic flight. The Saudi Arabian sun broiled each Marine as they heaved their packs onto their backs and plodded out...
Posted on January 8, 2026
By: Kyle Watts
Emergency Extractions and the Lifesaver from the Sky Second Lieutenant John Slater froze in place and stopped breathing. More than 20 voices closed within 40 meters of his position. His force reconnaissance team had inserted 24 hours earlier into Base...
Posted on December 15, 2025
By: Kyle Watts
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...
Posted on December 15, 2025
By: Abigail Cole
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...
All Feature Articles
Posted on January 15, 2026
By: Kyle Watts
On Aug. 14, 1990, infantrymen from 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, debarked their aircraft after a long, transoceanic flight. The Saudi Arabian...
Posted on January 15, 2026
By: Jenna Biter
Each year, 115,000 servicemembers transition from the military into higher education. Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) exists to help the enlisted veterans among them make informed choices...
Posted on January 15, 2026
By: Kimberly Ussery
Women Marines:It's your history—preserve it.They're your stories—hear them.They're your sisters—join them. The Women Marines Association (WMA) is the only organization that exists for female Marines,...
Posted on January 8, 2026
By: Kyle Watts
Emergency Extractions and the Lifesaver from the Sky Second Lieutenant John Slater froze in place and stopped breathing. More than 20 voices closed within 40...
Posted on December 15, 2025
By: Abigail Cole
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...
Posted on December 15, 2025
By: Kyle Watts
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...
Posted on December 15, 2025
By: Kater Miller
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...
Posted on November 15, 2025
By: Brian Nielson
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...
Posted on November 15, 2025
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...
Posted on November 14, 2025
By: CAPT Eugene H. Ginchereau, MC, USNR (Ret) and André B. Sobocinski
On Nov. 27, 1950, the 5th and 7th Regiments of the 1st Marine Division were in Yudam-ni, a mountain hamlet on the western side of...
Posted on October 15, 2025
By: Kyle Watts
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...
Posted on October 15, 2025
By: LtCol Brad Anderson, USMC (Ret), and Katie Cashwell
On Nov. 10 across the globe each year, Marines in every clime and place don dress blues with freshly mounted medals and slip on high-gloss...
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