paratroops

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Small contingents of British troops, including marine commandos and paratroops, have already drilled with Japanese and South Korean forces this year.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2023

Because I am a copy editor, I turned for reassurance to Webster’s New World Dictionary, which defines jumpsuit as “a coverall worn by paratroops, garage mechanics, etc.,” or “a lounging outfit somewhat like this.”

From Slate • Jul. 24, 2015

A Russian commander said an unspecified number of Russian paratroops were swapped for 63 Ukrainian soldiers.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2014

British paratroops became involved in a confrontation with Iraqis in the town who, it is thought, believed those troops should not have been there due to this agreement.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2013

In the Normandy invasion, a young commander of paratroops, Lt.

From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense