United States Navy
Americannoun
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"On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy," Parnell wrote.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
“The United States Navy is the greatest in the world and has more than enough resources to sustain the blockade,” White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
I then had the honor of being selected as the first Iranian American to serve as a member of the United States Navy Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, D.C.
From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025
As a United States Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan, he would bring military experience to the Democratic ticket, matching the armed forces background of the GOP’s Vance, who served in the Marine Corps.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2024
“What United States Navy ship was once captured by the North Koreans?”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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