combat
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The request includes funding for 18 combat vessels and 16 noncombat ships such as firefighting boats, a hospital ship and specialized ships to carry fuel, equipment, vehicles and supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The Navy is requesting a 46% increase over last year’s shipbuilding budget to $65.8 billion for combat and noncombat vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Earl’s combat partner was nicknamed Tiger and it was passed along.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Several hundred people, including some in combat uniforms and wearing face coverings, have taken part in a dissident republican Easter commemoration in Londonderry.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Their new commander, Nikolai Baranov, made them feel at home, even though they were the only two women in the regiment—he could see they were both fantastic combat pilots.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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