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Originally Posted by BlueMeanie
Alright pukes. Who can tell me the origin of the term Jarhead or Leatherneck?
Dan
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Jarhead = The style of haircut given to the Marines...looked like the lid of a jar.
Leatherneck = An actual piece of leather was in the collar of the uniforms, to prevent neck slashes and to keep the Marines head erect.