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

In those days, when weak countries defaulted on their debts or otherwise offended great powers, marines on gunboats seized the customs offices in the ports of entry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Taiwanese marines, equipped with anti-aircraft missiles, would likely defend the city’s airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

There were more pictures of the marines deep in their bunkers with their hands over their ears.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt