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Marine Corps

American

noun

a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces trained for land, sea, and air combat, typically for land combat in conjunction with an amphibious or airborne landing, and whose commandant is responsible to the secretary of the navy.

Etymology

Origin of Marine Corps

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

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Marine Corps

Miller is a former Marine Corps Reserve corporal who worked for Trump’s 2016 campaign before joining the first Trump administration as an aide.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

American Airlines, and the US Marine Corps which operates Marine One, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

The Marine Corps Station Miramar is the home of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, according to the unit’s website.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

The military service, created in 2019, is tiny compared with the Marine Corps, but that affords its young ‘Guardians’ more responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

When they entered the barbershop, Ben remembered how much he hated Marine Corps barbers.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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