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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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He added: "There was an elephant in the room who wasn't there - the United States Air Force."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Brandon Thomas, a former United States Air Force pilot who now flies for a major commercial airline, likens it to battle-testing when someone proves they can take a hit and fire back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

"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

One year later, the importance of the airplane to US defense was underscored when the Army Air Corps was elevated to the status of an independent branch of the military: the United States Air Force.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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