Leatherneck

What is Leatherneck?


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Slang term for a US Marine. Derived from early days of the Corps when the upright collar of the uniform was made of leather to ward off sword strikes.

"The Flying Leathernecks" A John Wayne movie depicting Marine aviators in WWII.


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