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"GHOST" // From Warfighter to Local Legend: The Untold Story of Ghost & the Leatherneck Club

Tom “Ghost” Martin, Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran, owner of Leatherneck Club, tells their story to Vegas Veteran Voices, a Veteran-led nonprofit in Las Vegas.

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In this story: Tom “Ghost” Martin, Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran, owner of Leatherneck Club
Service branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Organization: The Leatherneck Club
Resources: The Leatherneck Club: listed in our resource directory
Published: July 18, 2025
Running time: 32 minutes (32:55)
Production: Filmed by Vegas Veteran Voices, a Veteran-led nonprofit in Las Vegas; Recorded before Vegas Veteran Voices became a nonprofit.

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Step inside the legendary Leatherneck Club of Las Vegas with Thomas “Ghost” Martin, a Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran, 0311 grunt, and the heartbeat of one of the most iconic Veteran bars in the country.

In this episode of Vegas Veteran Voices, Ghost shares the raw story of what it was like firing the first artillery rounds of Desert Storm, the bing-bing-bing sound of incoming, and what it means to carry that kind of history in your bones. More than just war stories, Ghost drops truth about mental health, Marine Corps identity, and the purpose behind building a place where vets feel seen, respected, and at home.

Whether you’re a Veteran, active duty, or just want to understand the mindset of those who’ve been through it, this episode hits different.

Location: Leatherneck Club, Las Vegas, NV
Host: Brenton Mann, U.S. Navy Veteran
Guest: Tom “Ghost” Martin, USMC 0311 Infantry, Desert Storm Vet, Owner of Leatherneck Club

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