air force
noun
1
: the military organization of a nation for air warfare
2
: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a division and lower than a command
Examples of air force in a Sentence
the combined allied air forces
Recent Examples on the Web
During World War II, the castle was occupied by Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe, and on the day of the liberation of Brussels, the Norwegian air force liberated the castle.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
Its analysis was based on an image taken by Japan's air force in 2021.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
All three have served in their respective nations’ air forces.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2024
China has carried out extensive land reclamation on some islands in the South China Sea, building air force and other military facilities, causing concern in Washington and around the region.
—Reuters, NBC News, 6 July 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
Its analysis was based on an image taken by Japan's air force in 2021.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
All three have served in their respective nations’ air forces.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2024
China has carried out extensive land reclamation on some islands in the South China Sea, building air force and other military facilities, causing concern in Washington and around the region.
—Reuters, NBC News, 6 July 2024
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“Air force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20force. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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