squadron
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The country’s minesweeper squadron is based in the port of Kiel on the Baltic Sea coast and includes some 12 minehunting and clearance diving vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
A former commander of a pararescue jumpers squadron told CBS News that a rescue operation like the reported one in Iran would involve at least 24 pararescue jumpers scouring the area in Black Hawk helicopters.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
They brought in a squadron of French-made Dassault Mirage F1 and Russian Sukhoi Su-22 fighter-bombers in 1991.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
“Flying through blizzard conditions, his squadron was ambushed by seven Soviet fighter planes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
“We’re supposed to be meeting the squadron at the club for drinks right now. Then we’re all driving over to the mess hall together for the ball.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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