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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Guests would include prominent members of the Marine Corps, Army, and Navy and descendants of the Revolution.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of this year’s events also celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps and Navy.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Sanford had joined the Marine Corps in 2004, according to Marine records, and held titles of organizational automotive mechanic and vehicle recovery operator.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Oyer explained that the Marine Corps is now using a larger helicopter.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of this year’s events also celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps and Navy.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
Sanford had joined the Marine Corps in 2004, according to Marine records, and held titles of organizational automotive mechanic and vehicle recovery operator.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Oyer explained that the Marine Corps is now using a larger helicopter.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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“The Marine Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Marine%20Corps. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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