naval

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Fact: The speed, power, and precision of U.S. air and naval power is indeed something to behold.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

A French naval helicopter was also deployed to carry out a search of the area to make sure no one was left in the water, the French authority said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The difficulty of reopening the strait and bringing the war to a timely conclusion through naval and air power alone has prompted the White House to consider using ground forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

On Saturday, the USS Tripoli, a naval warship, arrived in the Middle East carrying about 3,500 sailors and Marines and a transport of fighter planes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

They were two miles into the sound when they heard a helicopter pass them overhead flying in the direction of the naval hospital.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy