combat
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Hegseth said the verse is frequently spoken by combat search-and-rescue crews, who call the prayer “CSAR 25:17, which I think is meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17” from the Bible.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
In 1990, the RAF had over 300 combat jets.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
In the spring of 1776, smallpox wreaked havoc on the American army, killing more soldiers than combat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Another key DOJ office, the Civil Rights Division’s voting section, had enforced federal laws that protect voting rights, particularly those that combat racial discrimination.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
On July 28, 1943, Lilya sat in the cockpit of her Yak and dictated a letter to her mother while she waited to be given a combat mission.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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