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CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan (June 17, 2011) -- U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, 2d Marine Division (FWD), presents the Purple Heart Medal to U.S. Army Private 1st Class
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Heart of Texas Marine Corps League 975 - The term "leatherneck" was derived from a leather stock once worn around the neck by both American and British Marines. In the United States,
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What is the origin of the term 'leatherneck' to describe Marines? Why does no other branch of the military use that term to describe their members? - Quora
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