Description
“The Marine Corps Builds Leaders!” is an original 1967 United States Marine Corps recruiting poster featuring a Marine aviator standing confidently on a flight line with a jet fighter behind him and another aircraft streaking across the sky. The powerful imagery reflects the Marine Corps’ emphasis on leadership, discipline, and aviation during the late 1960s.
Produced during the Vietnam War era, posters like this were used by the U.S. military as part of nationwide recruiting campaigns. The dramatic composition highlights the pride and professionalism associated with Marine aviation and was designed to inspire young Americans to enlist.
This poster was printed by Ketterlinus Litho Manufacturing Co. and carries the military printing code NAVMC 6702, confirming its official Marine Corps production. Original recruiting posters from this period were typically printed on inexpensive wood‑pulp paper and many have not survived in good condition, making preserved examples increasingly collectible.
Poster Details
Title: The Marine Corps Builds Leaders!
Organization: United States Marine Corps
Date: 1967
Printer: Ketterlinus Litho Mfg. Co.
Code: NAVMC 6702
Country: United States
Subject: Military Recruiting / Marine Aviation
Size: 27 × 38.5 inches
Condition: Grade A condition
Backing: Archival linen backed and ready to frame
This is an original vintage U.S. Marine Corps poster, not a reproduction. The poster has been professionally conservation mounted on acid‑free archival linen.
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