patrol
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When I was in Iraq, on patrol and during emergency responder training, I was given the option of picking my own radio call sign.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
The patrol also received support from the Canadian Air Force, who flew twin otter planes above them to survey the terrain as their snowmobiles travelled forward.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Beginning with signals intelligence, and satellite and electronic surveillance of activity in the strait, such a mission would likely include maritime patrol aircraft and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
His body was found inside the unlocked SUV three days later when Wenrick told the fleet maintenance crew to take the patrol cars to get washed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
On the last night of July, South Vietnamese sailors on patrol boats fired missiles at radar stations in North Vietnam.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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