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
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the combined allied air forces
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All three have served in their respective nations’ air forces.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The 50-bed facility to be built in one of Kenya’s largest air force bases was expected to be operational by Friday, but has faced massive resistance from opposition leaders, health workers, and civil society.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Ukrainian forces shot down 217 drones overnight on Friday, according to the country’s air force.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The air force also operates limited transport and rotary-wing assets, including Antonov An-2, An-26 and An-32 aircraft, occasional Ilyushin transports, and approximately 13 helicopters, including Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-14 and Mi-24 variants used for transport, naval support and utility missions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The 50-bed facility to be built in one of Kenya’s largest air force bases was expected to be operational by Friday, but has faced massive resistance from opposition leaders, health workers, and civil society.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Ukrainian forces shot down 217 drones overnight on Friday, according to the country’s air force.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The air force also operates limited transport and rotary-wing assets, including Antonov An-2, An-26 and An-32 aircraft, occasional Ilyushin transports, and approximately 13 helicopters, including Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-14 and Mi-24 variants used for transport, naval support and utility missions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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“Air force.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20force. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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