air command

American

noun

U.S. Air Force. a unit of command that is higher than an air force.

Air Command British

noun

the Canadian air force

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The officer previously oversaw the central air command, leading operations in the centre of the country.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

Ukraine’s air command said Russian long-range Tu-22 bombers were deployed from Belarus for the first time.

From Washington Times • Jun. 25, 2022

Some of the missiles were fired from Russian long-range Tu-22 bombers deployed from Belarus for the first time, Ukraine’s air command said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 25, 2022

Ramstein air base in south-western Germany is headquarters for the US air forces in Europe and Nato allied air command.

From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2022

After the war, the Norfolk Naval Base confirmed its command of the Atlantic Fleet and was appointed the headquarters of the navy’s air command.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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