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amphibious

[am-fib-ee-uhs] / æmˈfɪb i əs /




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The Wall Street Journal is now reporting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized deploying elements of a Marine Amphibious Expeditionary Unit and an amphibious-ready group to the Middle East.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Two ships from the Japan-based USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are now headed for the Middle East, one of the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The event is titled “Sea to Shore — A Review of Amphibious Strength” and will feature Vice President JD Vance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Amphibious ships are used to move assault troops to land quickly, especially in enemy territory.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024

He was a member of the Amphibious Forces, whose job it was to transport troops to the Far East and assist their storming of beaches.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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