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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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"A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 am," the base said on Facebook.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

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

The presidential motorcade, which includes two identical limousines and more than 20 other security and communications vehicles, is transported ahead of the visit by United States Air Force transport aircraft.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2025

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

From Slate Feb. 24, 2025

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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