air force

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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

Subsequently, the air force sought to fine the wingman pilot 880 million won to cover the full amount of the repair costs.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

It had set up a classroom on the air force base, a cooperative venture with George Washington University, presumably available to all employees.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly