marines

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Soldiers, marines, and their support crews need food, water, ammo, and other supplies; a base of some sort would have to be set up.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

US Central Command said on X that the newly-arrived sailors and marines were part of a unit led by the warship USS Tripoli, which also includes assault and transport assets.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

French marines seized the Grinch after it was found to be flying a false Comorian flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Their disappearance prompted a massive search that involved the authorities, the Mexican marines and the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

When the marines had first arrived at Da Nang, the orders had been clear: “The U.S. Marine Force will not, repeat will not, engage in day-to-day actions against the Viet Cong.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin