the Marine Corps
noun
: the part of the U.S. military that consists of soldiers who serve at sea and also on land
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In addition, the Marine Corps is shifting from heavy weapons like the SMAW to lighter weapons that expose operators to less blast force.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
With World War II raging, Angelo Bertelli played only six games (10 TD passes) before he was activated by the Marine Corps.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Byrne, who is a Fordham University Military Hall of Fame inductee and established the Marine Corps Birthday Ball with the actor and former Marine Harvey Keitel, emphasized the importance of integrity and leadership.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Surber grew up in Redondo Beach, Calif., and later joined the Marine Corps.
—Susan Young, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
With World War II raging, Angelo Bertelli played only six games (10 TD passes) before he was activated by the Marine Corps.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Byrne, who is a Fordham University Military Hall of Fame inductee and established the Marine Corps Birthday Ball with the actor and former Marine Harvey Keitel, emphasized the importance of integrity and leadership.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Surber grew up in Redondo Beach, Calif., and later joined the Marine Corps.
—Susan Young, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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“The Marine Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Marine%20Corps. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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