armed forces

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Meanwhile, the president is "the keystone of the institution", leading the armed forces and having the power to dissolve the Assembly, Diallo said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The diversion request was granted last year after Perry argued that he suffers from mental health issues due to his time in the armed forces, Ilacqua said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He argued the armed forces must return to what he described as a more disciplined, combat-focused identity centered on what he called a “warrior ethos.”

From Salon • May 24, 2026

At the time, Raúl was Cuba's armed forces minister and one of the most powerful figures in his brother's regime.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

From that beginning the armed forces of the Roman Empire began to be weakened, and all the virtue taken away from it was given over to the Goths.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli