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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Dutch is listed as a commandant with the Marine Corps League of Pennsylvania in Westmoreland County.
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Ohio native and former Marine A Middletown, Ohio native, Vance enlisted in the Marine Corps.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 15 July 2024
Morris previously served as the Battalion Commander for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines in Sangin and his most recent assignment was Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the Western Recruiting Region in San Diego.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
His service decorations include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
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Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Ohio native and former Marine A Middletown, Ohio native, Vance enlisted in the Marine Corps.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 15 July 2024
Morris previously served as the Battalion Commander for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines in Sangin and his most recent assignment was Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the Western Recruiting Region in San Diego.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
His service decorations include the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
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“The Marine Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Marine%20Corps. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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