armed forces

Example Sentences

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He announced the country’s armed forces were “on high alert” and ready to defend against any threat, while being open to Pakistan’s mediation efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Japan renounced war after its defeat in World War II, though it maintains capable and well-equipped armed forces for self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

But despite his wish to serve with the armed forces in the UK, he has so far been unable to apply.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

This culture is at the heart of a competent military, and indeed is essential to the morale and cohesion that makes the American armed forces the envy of the world.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The president, Harry S. Truman, was negotiating with black leaders to integrate the armed forces.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers