theater of operations
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The solemn dignified transfer, in which the servicemembers’ remains are returned to the U.S., occurs for those who die in the theater of operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Charity Adams in 1945, managed to clear a massive backlog in undelivered mail to soldiers in the European theater of operations.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 16, 2022
“The Taliban’s victory and the emboldenment of the jihadist scene, combined with the lifting of enormous counter-terrorism pressure in a critical theater of operations like Afghanistan,” Mir said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2021
She “entertained troops in every theater of operations during World War II,” the New York Times reported.
From Fox News ● Dec. 14, 2019
The outbreak of the War with Mexico postponed this mission and the unit was diverted to the theater of operations.
From American Military Insignia 1800-1851 by J. Duncan Campbell
