Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A branch of the US armed forces composed chiefly of amphibious troops under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy.
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- proper noun The United States Marine Corps; one of the major divisions of the US military, abbreviated USMC.
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- noun an amphibious division of the United States Navy
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For that reason, we will develop in VimpelCom what I call a Marine Corps of the key 300 to 500 people, and those 300 to 500 people we will also develop our DNA and make sure that they have the right business mindset, they have the right knowledge, skills to be able to conduct business.
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Most Recent Comments mikeinfl: After seeing this story on yahoo homepage I called the Marine Corps and and the Whitehouse voiced my ...
Danz Family 2008
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At the end of the day, Congress and the American people know that the Marine Corps is a value and that we only ask for what we truly need, said Amos, saying that the Corps' expenses account for 8.5% of the defense budget while it provides 31% of the ground operating forces, 12% of fighter-attack aircraft and 19% of attack helicopters.
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"The Marine Corps is a diverse force, and all have earned the privilege to wear the Eagle globe and anchor," Kent says in the video.
Top Marines pledge to 'step out smartly' to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell' Ed O 2011
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The Marine Corps is the smallest of the armed services - less than half as big as the Army.
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The Marine Corps is the smallest of the armed services - less than half as big as the Army.
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The Marine Corps has been the slowest to adopt Counterinsurgency practices, instead preferring to rely on the same battle tested tactics that brought them victory in Fallujah.
Jeremy White: Obama Lacks a Suitable Replacement for McChrystal 2010
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The Marine Corps is the smallest of the armed services - less than half as big as the Army.
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The Marine Corps has been the slowest to adopt Counterinsurgency practices, instead preferring to rely on the same battle tested tactics that brought them victory in Fallujah.
Jeremy White: Obama Lacks a Suitable Replacement for McChrystal 2010
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The Marine Corps is the smallest of the armed services - less than half as big as the Army.
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