the Marines
noun
: the part of a country's military forces that includes soldiers who serve on a ship or are closely associated with a naval force : the U.S. Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines
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In response to the Pentagon’s announcement pulling back the Marines, Newsom reiterated his call for the remaining Guard troops to be sent home as well.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2025
Parnell did not say when the Marines would depart the city, but a Defense official told The Washington Post they are set to return to the Twentynine Palms base in the coming days.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 21 July 2025
His grandfather was awarded the Navy Cross for his service in the Marines during World War II.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
After Watts, the Los Angeles Police Department consulted with the Marines and other military forces for tactical training and guidance on reacting to snipers.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2025
Parnell did not say when the Marines would depart the city, but a Defense official told The Washington Post they are set to return to the Twentynine Palms base in the coming days.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 21 July 2025
His grandfather was awarded the Navy Cross for his service in the Marines during World War II.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
After Watts, the Los Angeles Police Department consulted with the Marines and other military forces for tactical training and guidance on reacting to snipers.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025
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“The Marines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Marines. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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