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United States Air Force

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noun

  1. the permanent or regular military air force of the United States, established in 1947 as a separate service under the authority of the Department of Defense: a branch of the U.S. Army before 1947. USAF


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Ross’ dedicated focus on landscape painting has deep roots in his time spent stationed in Alaska with the United States Air Force, where he eventually rose to the rank of master sergeant.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

But he concluded that, at the heart of everything, he is a United States Air Force combat pilot.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2025

Weeks before his 21st birthday, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was sent to South Korea to teach meteorology to the South Korean Air Force.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

In late November, the United States Air Force confirmed that unidentified drones were spotted over three US airbases in the UK: RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

I had the other boys come over, and when I introduced them, he beamed and said, “The United States Air Force would love to have each and every one of you.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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