u. s. air force

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Definition

Proper noun The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial and space warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is the primary agency responsible for defending the United States through the control and exploitation of the air and space domains.

Usage

The term "U.S. Air Force" is used to refer specifically to this military branch as an organization. * The U.S. Air Force operates advanced fighter jets and global surveillance systems. * He served for twenty years in the U.S. Air Force. * A primary mission of the U.S. Air Force is to maintain air superiority.

Advanced Usage
  • As a governing/administrative body: The term can refer to the institution's leadership, bureaucracy, and policy-making functions.
    • The U.S. Air Force announced new recruitment goals.
  • Historical context: The modern U.S. Air Force was established as a separate branch from the U.S. Army in 1947.
Variants and Related Words
  • USAF: The standard acronym.
  • Air Force: Often used conversationally within a clear U.S. context (e.g., "He joined the Air Force").
  • United States Air Force: The full, formal name.
  • U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF): The predecessor organization that existed during World War II before becoming a separate branch.
Synonyms
  • The Air Force (context-dependent)
  • USAF
Related Phrases
  • To join the Air Force: To enlist or receive a commission as a member.
  • Air Force Base (AFB): A military installation operated by the U.S. Air Force (e.g., Nellis AFB).
  • Air Force One: The radio call sign for any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States.
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

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