brigade

Example Sentences

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Earlier this year, thousands of American Marines and sailors came together with Japan’s amphibious brigade for weekslong drills in southwest Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“It’s déjà vu all over again,” said Mansoor, who was a brigade commander in Iraq shortly after the 2003 invasion and later a top aide to Gen. David Petraeus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The fire brigade in Dresden says this is the city's largest evacuation to date for such an incident, affecting around 18,000 residents, tourists and commuters.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The family's firefighting history goes back to the 19th century, when volunteers started a fire brigade in Newry.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

I spoke with a mentor and great friend, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Fenzel, who had just been named deputy brigade commander of the hallowed 1st Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore