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Jan 1, 2021 · While the jarhead label may be well-received or not depending on the Marine in question, it’s believed that many Marines embrace it, since it designates them as unwavering in their sense of...
Jan 21, 2021 · The “jarhead” label may be well-received or not depending on the Marine in question, but many Marines embrace it, since it designates them as unwavering in their sense of duty. Unless you’re also a service member, though, it’s probably best to let them be the ones to use that moniker.
Nov 7, 2023 · If you’re a civilian, the word “jarhead” may conjure up the gory image of a person’s noggin encapsulated in a cylindrical glass container. But if you’re a U.S. Marine, you know the term ...
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Nov 7, 2023 · “The term first appeared as early as World War II and referred to Marines’ appearance wearing their dress blue uniforms,” according to the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
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Dec 31, 2022 · Although this theory is perhaps far-fetched, the final explanation for why Marines are called jarheads has to do with old school helmets made by the same company that produced Mason Jars. Apparently, these helmets were produced during World War II and the nickname caught on during those years.
Jul 27, 2022 · Jarhead. Naturally, when “gyrene” doesn’t work as an insult for 50 or so years, sailors are going to try, try again to get under the Marines’ skin. Gyrene became less popular in troop slang when World War II came around, so around that time, a new word began to appear: “jarhead.”
Mar 29, 2022 · According to the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the name came in part from the way Marines look in their dress uniforms, because their heads appear to be poking out of a jar. The resemblance to a jar wasn't just physical, either.
