air power
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Air Force was created as an independent branch of the armed forces in 1947, inspired and instantly strengthened by the belief that air power can win modern wars without the messy skirmishes of ground troops.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Under these circumstances, America’s overwhelming air power loses some of its punch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Some US analysts have described the loss of an F-15E deep inside Iranian territory, followed by the destruction of several rescue aircraft, as showing the limitations of the US air power.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
Operation Epic Fury will show if we are edging closer to the early air-power prophets’ vision or if air power in support of maneuvering ground forces remains the key to victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
American air power is demolished as the Japanese airstrikes continue.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
