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
Jakarta promised last week to take "more serious steps to accelerate the development of a national electric vehicle ecosystem" to combat its "high level of energy consumption".
From Barron's • 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
A simple row of spruce trees marked the finish line for Canadian army reservists and combat members after a marathon two months pushing through one of the harshest environments on Earth: Canada's vast Arctic.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Battlefield commanders depended on telephones to gather information and issue orders, yet telephone cables were easily broken during combat.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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