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United States Air Force

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noun

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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United States Air Force

"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

Campaigners have called for government "transparency" amid reports the United States Air Force has moved nuclear weapons to a Suffolk airbase.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2025

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

From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2025

“Nope. I’ve already been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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