the Marines
noun
: the part of a country's military forces that includes soldiers who serve on a ship or are closely associated with a naval force : the U.S. Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines
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Rotary members had the opportunity to meet and interact with the Marines, offering a moment of appreciation and community during their demanding training schedules.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Maturan and Rubio went to elementary school together and later crossed paths again at a gym in 2016, right before Rubio left for the Marines.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Born in Louisiana in 1959, Freeman joined the Marines before becoming an actress.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Actor Rob Riggle had a surprising reason for joining the Marines.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Maturan and Rubio went to elementary school together and later crossed paths again at a gym in 2016, right before Rubio left for the Marines.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Born in Louisiana in 1959, Freeman joined the Marines before becoming an actress.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Actor Rob Riggle had a surprising reason for joining the Marines.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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