noncombat
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of noncombat
Example Sentences
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In a military composed mostly of non-infantry and noncombat personnel, testosterone is predominantly a quality-of-life issue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Brigades advertise many noncombat roles, such as a cook for military intelligence and a digital designer in an assault brigade, and have also promised good equipment and better training than conscripts receive.
From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2024
Army soldier stationed in Hawaii received the military’s highest noncombat award for heroism Wednesday after he saved a woman from being beaten by a man last year in Wahiawa.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
His combat awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the highest noncombat award; the Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star with a V for combat valor, and a Purple Heart.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023
Aircraft in 1970 included sixty to seventy fighters and fighter-bombers and about the same number of transports, trainers, and miscellaneous noncombat types.
From Area Handbook for Albania by Sarah Jane Elpern
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