US Air Force

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The air force of the United States of America: A major branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for aerial and space warfare.
    • The agency for national defense via air and space: The organization tasked with defending the United States through the control and use of air and space domains.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The US Air Force conducted a training exercise over the Pacific.
    • He served for twenty years in the US Air Force.
    • The US Air Force is a key component of the nation's defense strategy.
Advanced Usage
  • "US Air Force base": A military installation operated by the US Air Force.

    • She was stationed at a US Air Force base in Germany.
  • "US Air Force veteran": A person who has served and is no longer serving in the US Air Force.

    • The ceremony honored US Air Force veterans from the Korean War.
Variants and Related Words
  • USAF: A common initialism for the United States Air Force.

    • The USAF released a statement regarding the mission.
  • Air Force: Often used informally to refer to the US Air Force, though it can refer to the air force of other nations. When capitalized in a US context, it typically means the US Air Force.

    • He decided to join the Air Force after college.
Synonyms
  • United States Air Force: The full formal name.
  • The Air Force: A common shortened reference (capitalized in US contexts).
Related Phrases
  • To join the US Air Force: To enlist or receive a commission as a member.

    • Her dream was to join the US Air Force and become a pilot.
  • US Air Force personnel: The collective term for individuals serving in this branch.

    • The evacuation was carried out by US Air Force personnel.
Noun
  1. the airforce of the United States of America; the agency that defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space