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infantry

[in-fuhn-tree] / ˈɪn fən tri /
NOUN
foot soldiers
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Snipers retain a critical role as unjammable assets for infantry support, bad weather operations, and targeting infiltrators, according to some commanders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Hegseth served as an Army National Guard infantry officer in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay before becoming a contributor to Fox News in 2014.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“Most of my military friends are all saying the same thing,” said D’Amico, who is also a former infantry platoon commander in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Matt served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an infantry squad leader and gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The mortar platoon of Charlie Company had been out providing support to the infantry.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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