air force

Example Sentences

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The country has a powerful air force that is able to strike deep inside Iran, and it has said that it reserves the right to respond to “unprovoked Iranian aggression.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Of the 16 senior officers arrested, 14 were in the army, believed to be spread across numerous divisions, one in the navy and one in the air force.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The market was packed, like it was every Saturday, when the Nigerian air force jets screamed overhead.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

In December Royal Hill was bombed by the Thai air force during the brief border war between the two countries – the Thais say Cambodian drones were being launched from the casino.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

An air force man, he could match Lewis's navy schedule with ease.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir