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infantry

[in-fuhn-tree] / ˈɪn fən tri /
NOUN
foot soldiers
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Hegseth served as an Army National Guard infantry officer in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay before becoming a contributor to Fox News in 2014.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“Most of my military friends are all saying the same thing,” said D’Amico, who is also a former infantry platoon commander in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Matt served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an infantry squad leader and gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The additional troops would likely include infantry, armored vehicles and logistics support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Although Swiss and Spanish infantry may be considered terrifying, nevertheless both have defects, so that a third kind of military organization could not only oppose them but also be confident of overcoming them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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