Sentence examples for period of combat from inspiring English sources

Such words have power, and the phrase struck those in uniform as equivocal, as allowing too much risk, as accepting a long period of combat with an outcome short of dominating victory.

But military researchers say they have been compelled to take a deeper look at the psychological demographic of an all-volunteer force during the most prolonged period of combat in American history.

On 19 October, the 4th Division was withdrawn from the battle line after 24 days of continuous contact with the enemy, the longest unbroken period of combat for any American division during the war.

Priorities identified for the 2014 15 financial year include managing the transition away from a period of combat and peacekeeping operations to a less active posture for the ADF; preparing for emerging opportunities and challenges; deepening engagement with military forces in countries with which Australia has good relations; and maintaining forces in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf.

Their primary arguments center on the points a draft would cause greater deliberation before entering a conflict, shorten the length of engagement due to public pressure, and provide relief to an all volunteer army during extended periods of combat.

When America fights the longest period of sustained combat in its history with the smallest percentage of its population ever, how could everyone else not feel disconnected?

Across 180 minutes of combined debate for New York's two Senate seats, the wars consumed all of 7 minutes and 20 seconds — 4 percent of the available time devoted to the country's longest period of sustained combat.

"Striking the proper constitutional balance here is of great importance to the nation during this period of ongoing combat," she said, adding: "But it is equally vital that our calculus not give short shrift to the values that this country holds dear or to the privilege that is American citizenship".

As he enters his last year as the nation's top-ranking officer and as the military enters its 10th year of war since the Sept. 11 attacks, Admiral Mullen is openly voicing concerns that professionalism and ethical standards across the armed forces are being severely challenged by the longest period of sustained combat in the nation's history.

Mr. Hagel thanked the graduating cadets for their choice of a career in national service, and noted that for more than a decade the ground forces "have shouldered a very heavy burden, doing the fighting and dying, and adapting under fire" during the longest period of sustained combat in American history.

He saw "a period of intense combat in June 1945," and was "made an honorary member of VMTB-143 in August 1945".