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staging area [′stāj·iŋ ‚er·ē·ə] (ordnance) A general locality, containing accommodations for troops, established for the concentration of troop units and transient personnel between movements over the lines of communication. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The flight line at Pensacola was packed with Navy E-2s, SH-60s, and DC-9s, Marine Corps CH-53s, and Air Force C-130s, and the hangar served as a staging point for incoming relief supplies. For moon missions, the spacecraft will need additional systems to propel it from Earth's orbit to a staging point near the moon. Marketing existing attractions such as the ski hill, golf course, and a riding academy, tourism officials intend to build a pavillion as a staging point for outdoor adventurists. |
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