combat
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He graduated from Brown University in 1966 then served in the Navy and received the Vietnam Combat Action Ribbon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Last September, the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, released a report on the issue, calling for urgent action.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
He’s a decorated service member who earned the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
On Thursday, Combat Barber II, a staple for Marines seeking high-and-tight haircuts, did not receive a single customer in the first six hours it was open.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
The soldiers simply call it the Block, but the tattoo on my arm lists it as S.S.C., short for Simulated Street Combat.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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