combat
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Another key DOJ office, the Civil Rights Division’s voting section, had enforced federal laws that protect voting rights, particularly those that combat racial discrimination.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Australia's army is in the throes of a major transformation, equipping itself with long-range firepower, drones and other modern combat tools.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
A simple row of spruce trees marked the finish line for Canadian army reservists and combat members after a marathon two months pushing through one of the harshest environments on Earth: Canada's vast Arctic.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The Navy is requesting a 46% increase over last year’s shipbuilding budget to $65.8 billion for combat and noncombat vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It was her 701st combat mission—but only the first time she’d been wounded.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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