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Sound Off
Sound Off

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Reunions & Requests
Reunions & Requests

Do you have an upcoming reunion? Are you looking to connect with Marines you served with? To have it printed in Leatherneck, contact s.bock@mca-marines.org to submit reunions or "Reader Assistance" entries.

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To advertise and upcoming reunion, or to submit an entry for "Mail Call," "Wanted," or "Sales, Trades, and Giveaways" complete the form below. Contact s.bock@mca-marines.org with any questions. Leatherneck will publish these requests for free.
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Sea Stories
Sea Stories

Do you have an interesting story from your time in the Corps that will give our readers a good chuckle? Let us hear them in 500 words or less.

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In Memoriam
In Memoriam

In Memoriam submissions should include full name, age, location at time of death (city and state), last grade held, dates of service, units served in, and, if possible a link to a published obituary. Allow at least four months for the notice to appear in the Leatherneck magazine.

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Corps Connections
Corps Connections

“Corps Connections” highlights the places and events through which active-duty and veteran Marines connect with one another, honor the traditions of the Corps and recognize the achievements of their fellow Leathernecks. Though submission does not guarantee publication, we welcome photos from events like these from our readers.

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Crazy Caption
Crazy Caption

Dream up your own Crazy Caption for January. Leatherneck will pay $25 or give a one-year MCA membership for the craziest one received. It’s easy. Think of a caption for the photo to the right and send it through this form. The winning entry will be published in two months.

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Life on a Bull's-Eye

By Capt Patrick O’Sheel, USMC This story from the Leatherneck archives describes life on Puruata Island where Marine Pioneers—a unit specially trained in unloading equipment and supplies from ships— became the favorite target for Japanese bombers.

Awards Branch

MMMA Works to EnsureAccuracy, Recognition For Deserving Marines

By Sara W. Bock

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the staff of Manpower Management Military Awards (MMMA), Headquarters Marine Corps, commonly known as the “Awards Branch,” Marines, active-duty and veteran, are appropriately recognized for their heroism and outstanding performance.

2 Sound Off
8 In Every Clime and Place
14 Corps Connections
16 Life on a Bull's-Eye
22 Leatherneck Laffs
24 LZ Margo: Lest We Forget
36 Awards Branch MMMA Works to Ensure Accuracy, Recognition for Deserving Marines
44 We - The Marines
47 Crazy Caption
48 Sea Stories
50 Leadership Through Mentorship is an Ever-Evolving Process
54 Operation Deny Flight "Bengals" Demonstrated the Prowess of F/A-18D Hornet
58 The Grand Old Man and the Plug Uglies
62 Passing the Word
66 In Memoriam
70 Reader Assistance
72 Saved Round

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