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: 31 March

PRIZES

1st Place: $1,000 + an engraved plaque
2nd Place: $750 + an engraved plaque
3rd Place: $500 + an engraved plaque

SUBJECTS

Leadership – Describe an outstanding Marine Corps leader and what makes him or her so successful.
Current Events – Describe a recent event and the impact it had on the Marines involved.
History – Describe a little-known aspect of a battle or an individual Marine that others may not know about i.e. “the rest of the story”.

DETAILS

• Maximum 2000 words
• Must include contact information: grade, name, unit, SNOIC/OIC, e-mail, and phone number
• Submit electronically to leatherneck@mca-marines.org in Microsoft Word Format
• Sponsored by Major Rick Stewart, USMC (Ret)