marines

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Soldiers, marines, and their support crews need food, water, ammo, and other supplies; a base of some sort would have to be set up.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The seizure involved two helicopters, 10 marines and 10 US Coast Guard members, and special operations forces, a source familiar with the operation told CBS.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Members of Taiwan’s military routinely receive U.S. training, including a unit of marines that recently trained in Guam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Their disappearance prompted a massive search that involved the authorities, the Mexican marines and the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

‘Sure he’s got to go,’ Johnny comforted Madge; ‘but people say Gage is just sending out the brigade for exercise. They’ve been sitting about barracks catching fleas all winter. Why were the marines late?’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes