the U.S. department consisting of practically all military aviation forces, established July 26, 1947.
air force, a similar department in any military organization.
air force, (formerly) the largest unit in the U.S. Army Air Forces.
air force, a unit of U.S. Air Force command between an air division and an air command.
Sometimes air force the military unit of a nation charged with carrying out military operations in the air.
British. Royal Air Force.
the branch of a nation's armed services primarily responsible for air warfare
( as modifier )
an air-force base
a formation in the US and certain other air forces larger than an air division but smaller than an air command
First recorded in 1915–1920
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“They can watch it on television,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
"If he cut, I wouldn't mind that," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that the number of employees in Pulte's office had been "way too high for way too long."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Speaking on Air Force One, Trump said the goal of the US government investing in AI companies was to "create almost a partnership with the American public".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Plus, Pete Hegseth blocked and delayed Air Force promotions, and couture brands love Mumbai embroiderers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The Royal Air Force plane carrying six former POWs from Korea touched down at Abingdon Airfield in England in April 1953.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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