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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Lockwood joined the Marines and served in Iraq, in 2018, before becoming a lineman for Carolina Power, per the outlet.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Aguilera, who enlisted in March 2023, was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marines statement.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
The accident occurred at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday near Santa Teresa, N.M, as the Marines were traveling to El Paso, Texas, the division spokesperson said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2025
Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Aguilera, who enlisted in March 2023, was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the Marines statement.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
The accident occurred at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday near Santa Teresa, N.M, as the Marines were traveling to El Paso, Texas, the division spokesperson said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2025
Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“The Marines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Marines. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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