armed forces

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But there is a big outstanding question we do not yet know the answer to: By resigning, has Healey strengthened the hand of the armed forces in his last act as defence secretary?

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

President Gagwell is haunted by the memory of a child she ran over with a train while serving in the Railforce, a fake division of the American armed forces.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"The French authorities will continue to encourage our companies and our armed forces to seek out the ways and means to pursue ambitious European projects that are consistent with our national security interests."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Earlier this year, a small contingent of US soldiers deployed to Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces and help them with intelligence in their battle against growing security threats.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Others joined different branches of the armed forces.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac