naval
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In that case, Kelley worried, even his “Take Me Instead” letter — in which he asked his senator to arrange for him to trade places with Jackson — might jeopardize his son’s naval career.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
The U.S. also has put a naval blockade on Iran, stopping its oil shipments, as a pressure tactic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
While that truce collapsed in July, the two sides have opted for asymmetric tactics over the resumption of direct attacks, with the United States maintaining a full naval blockade of Iranian ports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Both countries also relied heavily on naval mines.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s true—the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor, severely crippling US naval and air strength in the Pacific.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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