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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

He served for 25 years in the United States Air Force.

From Slate Oct. 15, 2025

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

From BBC May 22, 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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