United States Air Force

American

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

Example Sentences

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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

Crystal Morin joined the United States Air Force, in part, because she wanted to learn a language.

From BBC • May 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

He tripped and fell on stage after addressing graduates at the United States Air Force Academy on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2023

“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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