3rd Marine Division Diamond Plate Blackout T-Shirt
🇺🇸 American-made comfort you can feel. This ultra-comfortable tee is proudly crafted in the USA.
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The Striking Third. Always Forward. Always Ready.
While other divisions stand down, the 3rd Marine Division stands watch. The only Marine division permanently forward-deployed in the Pacific, the Striking Third has been on the edge of the fight since World War II — Bougainville, Guam, Iwo Jima, Vietnam — and they’re still there today, based on Okinawa, closer to the next fight than any other division in the Corps. The 3rd Marine Division Diamond Plate Blackout T-Shirt captures that relentless, forward-leaning identity in the darkest form possible — bold industrial diamond plate graphics on an all-dark tactical palette, for Marines who are always ready and never far from the line.
Why This Blackout Edition Stands Apart:
- 3rd Marine Division Diamond Plate Blackout Graphic – Bold, industrial steel tread plate design rendered in an all-dark tactical colorway — as sharp, forward, and unrelenting as the division it represents
- Exclusive Blackout Colorways – Available in 5 dark, tactical tones: OD Green, Black, Charcoal Heather, Heather Gray, and Navy — built for Marines who don’t need color to make a statement
- Division-Specific Pride – Built exclusively for Marines and veterans of the 3rd Marine Division — The Striking Third — and those who know what forward-deployed really means
- 100% USA Made – Proudly manufactured in America with premium materials and superior craftsmanship
- Premium 100% Cotton Construction – Soft, breathable fabric built for all-day comfort and lasting durability
- Extended Size Range – Small through 4XL so every Marine and supporter can represent
- Versatile Unisex Fit – Clean, classic cut that looks sharp on and off base
The Story Behind the Blackout: The 3rd Marine Division has never had the luxury of distance. At Iwo Jima, they drove through the center of the island while the world watched the flag go up on Suribachi — their assault broke the Japanese defensive line and made the victory possible. In Vietnam, they were the first full Marine division committed to combat, fighting in I Corps for years in some of the war’s most brutal terrain. Today, they’re still forward on Okinawa — the tip of America’s Pacific presence, ready to strike first. The Blackout Edition reflects that posture: dark, disciplined, and always pointed toward the next objective. No fanfare. Just readiness.
Perfect For: 3rd Marine Division veterans and active-duty Marines, Okinawa and Camp Courtney Marines, Pacific theater veterans and families, infantry and combat veterans who prefer a tactical aesthetic, and anyone who carries the legacy of the Striking Third and wears it with quiet pride.
PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA
Size Chart
| Size | Chest (inches) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 34-37 | 28 |
| Medium | 38-41 | 29 |
| Large | 42-45 | 30 |
| X-Large | 46-49 | 31 |
| 2X-Large | 50-53 | 32 |
| 3X-Large | 54-57 | 33 |
| 4X-Large | 58-61 | 34 |
Bougainville. Guam. Iwo Jima. Vietnam. Okinawa. The Striking Third never stood down. Semper Fi.
AMERICAN-MADE QUALITY
American-Made Tees
For over a decade, Leatherneck for Life has had one mission: to provide the Marine Corps community with the best American-made T-shirts on the market. Our commitment to this mission is unwavering and second to none. Our American-made T-shirts are designed, printed, and shipped from our warehouse in New Hampshire. Our exclusive vintage graphics are officially licensed by the United States Marine Corps and will make even the saltiest Marines stand a little prouder.
Commitment to Quality
Our company-wide commitment to American-made goods is more than just a marketing point, it's an obsession. We remember a time when the American worker produced the finest apparel in the world. We also believe that being patriotic is more than just waving a flag or wearing it on your sleeve. It's about about taking pride in where the shirt is manufactured in the first place.
We're committed to helping restore the reputation of quality and craftsmanship that were hallmarks of the American apparel industry in years past. It's this commitment that provides jobs to American workers, strengthens the economy, and helps reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing goods overseas.
