the Marine Corps

noun

: the part of the U.S. military that consists of soldiers who serve at sea and also on land

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Solis joined the Marine Corps in 2012 and served for eight years. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Ortiz Canseco enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 2023 and reported for training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 During his time in the military, Canseco received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Ortiz Canseco was a recipient of both the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, officials said. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Marine Corps

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“The Marine Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Marine%20Corps. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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