marines
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Soldiers, marines, and their support crews need food, water, ammo, and other supplies; a base of some sort would have to be set up.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
The seizure involved two helicopters, 10 marines and 10 US Coast Guard members, and special operations forces, a source familiar with the operation told CBS.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025
Taiwanese marines, equipped with anti-aircraft missiles, would likely defend the city’s airport.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
Their disappearance prompted a massive search that involved the authorities, the Mexican marines and the FBI.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
‘Did you know that? The marines didn’t know until about ten minutes ago.’
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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