Leatherneck
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Leatherneck is a military slang term for a member of the United States Marine Corps. The term refers to the high leather collar on the Marine Corps uniform designed to protect the neck from a sword blow during battle. The dress blue uniform still bears a high stock collar today.
[edit] See also
- Leatherneck Magazine
- List of U.S. Marine Corps acronyms and expressions
- Lou Diamond (Mr. Leatherneck)
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