combat
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“The Navy as an institution likes pointy-nosed things, like combat ships and submarines,” said Hunter Stires, who served under the Biden administration as the maritime strategist to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
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
Trump has also pressured his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, to do more to combat Mexico-based criminal groups such as the CJNG.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Earl’s combat partner was nicknamed Tiger and it was passed along.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Though we don’t know if she flew combat missions, she was without a doubt working as a pilot on the battle lines in a war zone.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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