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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

GM has a defense subsidiary that makes a lightweight infantry squad vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

George served as an infantry officer in the first Gulf War and in recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

As part of their duty to serve, the Hitler Youth attended three-week summer infantry camps, intended to prepare them for military life.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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