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Air Force

noun

the U.S. department consisting of practically all military aviation forces, established July 26, 1947.
air force, a similar department in any military organization.
air force, (formerly) the largest unit in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
air force, a unit of U.S. Air Force command between an air division and an air command.
Sometimes air force. the military unit of a nation charged with carrying out military operations in the air.
British. Royal Air Force.

air force

noun

1. the branch of a nation's armed services primarily responsible for air warfare
2. ( as modifier )
  an air-force base
a formation in the US and certain other air forces larger than an air division but smaller than an air command

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Air Force¹

First recorded in 1915–1920

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She was pursuing an online psychology degree, and had been dating Charron, an Air Force veteran, for just a few months.

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It contributes to the forecast data for Air Force strike planning and Army troop movement.

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He’s spent time at Mar-a-Lago, flown on Air Force One and, in a recent photo, he sported a walnut-size gold-colored lapel pin in the shape of Trump’s head.

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Within an hour Trump was reported to be back on Air Force One, while other leaders held various informal meetings in Rome.

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Inspired by a listener texting in, Greg floated the idea of a UK equivalent called Air Force Hun with British billionaire Sir Richard, using his company Virgin Galactic.

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airfoil Air Force Cross

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