In 1917 a couple of enlisted Marines wanted a newspaper for themselves and their fellow Marines stationed at Quantico, Va. They wanted stories and features that chronicled their Corps and contained news of specific interest to Marines. With the assistance of the Army-Navy YMCA, the men, in their off-duty time, published their first newspaper on Nov. 17, 1917, and they called it The Quantico Leatherneck. In 1918 the word Quantico was dropped from the title.We wish them a happy birthday and thank them for all of the years that they have been providing Marines with this service. Here's to 98 more!
If you'd like to find out more, please visit the Leatherneck website. mca-marines.org/leatherneck
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