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a military unit consisting of soldiers, ships, or aircraft
A reconnaissance squadron was deployed to the area.
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Recent Examples of squadrons
There also will be a flyover by the VFA-11 and VFA-81 squadrons from the Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
The United States and Australia have completed a first-of-its-kind F-35A flight test that could help future weapons reach frontline squadrons faster.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The Corps is also in the process of retiring its legacy F/A-18 Hornet fleet, with all remaining operational squadrons slated for complete deactivation by 2030.
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Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Overhead, squadrons of seagulls and other birds snatched bug after bug out of midair.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
The base is home to four squadrons of Typhoon fighter jets as well as the UK’s fleet of nine P-8 Poseidon aircraft, which the Royal Air Force calls the world’s best anti-submarine platform.
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Alan Crawford,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
The base in Suffolk, eastern England, and RAF Feltwell in the neighboring county of Norfolk host the 48th Fighter Wing, comprising some 7,000 active-duty personnel and four squadrons of F-15 Strike Eagles and F-35A Lightning II fighter jets.
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Mosheh Gains,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
The Navy’s presence on an Air Force base in a landlocked state may seem strange, but the position is strategic, allowing squadrons to quickly deploy around the world in support of the TACAMO mission.
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Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
India already operates two squadrons of Rafale fighter jets and last year signed a deal to purchase 26 marine variants of the stealth fighter for the navy.
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ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
The United States and Australia have completed a first-of-its-kind F-35A flight test that could help future weapons reach frontline squadrons faster.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
The Corps is also in the process of retiring its legacy F/A-18 Hornet fleet, with all remaining operational squadrons slated for complete deactivation by 2030.
—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Overhead, squadrons of seagulls and other birds snatched bug after bug out of midair.
—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
The base is home to four squadrons of Typhoon fighter jets as well as the UK’s fleet of nine P-8 Poseidon aircraft, which the Royal Air Force calls the world’s best anti-submarine platform.
—
Alan Crawford,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
The base in Suffolk, eastern England, and RAF Feltwell in the neighboring county of Norfolk host the 48th Fighter Wing, comprising some 7,000 active-duty personnel and four squadrons of F-15 Strike Eagles and F-35A Lightning II fighter jets.
—
Mosheh Gains,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
The Navy’s presence on an Air Force base in a landlocked state may seem strange, but the position is strategic, allowing squadrons to quickly deploy around the world in support of the TACAMO mission.
—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
India already operates two squadrons of Rafale fighter jets and last year signed a deal to purchase 26 marine variants of the stealth fighter for the navy.
—
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squadrons
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These religious sites and sacred areas throughout Ukraine have not been used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces or Ukrainian volunteer battalions as staging grounds to fight against Russian forces.
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The organization conducted a review of the department that found the LAFD needs 62 new fire stations, 4,000 additional firefighters, dozens of new dispatchers, seven new battalions, and emergency management service substations.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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Its beachfront villas suit multigenerational families and friend groups alike, with activities ranging from oyster roasts to horseback riding, shooting, golf, biking, kayaking, boating and fishing.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
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