platoon
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As a lieutenant, Mueller led a platoon of troops, was wounded twice in battle, and was awarded numerous commendations including the Bronze Star for bravery.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
He joined the Marines and led a rifle platoon of the Third Marine Division in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
Though she brought flying rainbow unicorns and a platoon of plotting penguins to life on screen, there’s more to Castuera’s resume than hyper-imaginative animation.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
His father is fighting and his stepfather -- one of only two survivors from his original platoon -- deserted to look after his three children.
From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025
I was the platoon sergeant for one of them, and a cadet named Dalio was the platoon sergeant for the other.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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