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The Leader 2019 Leatherneck Writing Contest Winner

This first-place winning article in the annual Leatherneck Writing Contest describes what it takes to be a leader and how the author’s squadron commander personified Marine Corps leadership at its best.

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Conserving Wildlife: One Base at a Time

Bases throughout the Marine Corps are some of the best conservation areas in the country, and although Marines may grumble about training restrictions, the efforts of dedicated biologists and conservation experts have made a difference in ensuring the protection of numerous species.

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TECOM Warfighting Club Bringing together warfighting communities of interest

by Benjamin M. Jensen

In war, if you are not first, you are last. The question we must ask is, “How can the military professional escape the iron cage of bureaucracy and prepare for the next war? Our answer is simple: fight.

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Intellectual Renaissance Post-Vietnam reforms and the development of a new warfighting philosophy

by Maj Austin M. Duncan

During the Marine Corps’ intellectual renaissance, the Service increased education standards for potential recruits, birthed a new philosophy of warfighting, professionalized the force through education, and institutionalized maneuver warfare. We must continue to build on that legacy today.

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The Observation Post Today we will re-establish The Observation Post.

Submission Guidelines

Frank opinions, rebuttals to published articles, and imaginative ideas are all welcome.
Subject matter is unconstrained and may be controversial, but the article must be short.
Submit essays of 800–1000 words to mailto:gazette@mca-marines.org.
Microsoft Word documents are preferred.
No pictures or charts.
Author biographies are limited to rank, full name, and MOS.
The authors of OP articles selected for publication will receive an award of $50 courtesy of the donors of MCAF.

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