armed forces

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The relevant piece of US law, the decades-old War Powers Resolution, makes certain requirements of a president "within sixty calendar days" of their use of US armed forces in combat.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Its armed forces are also seen as some of the best trained in the Gulf countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In its statement late on Tuesday, the Russian defence ministry said this year's parade would include representatives of all branches of Russia's armed forces and a colourful fly-past.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The image evoked dominance at sea, as Iran's armed forces continue a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas in peacetime.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The old president just laughed and sent for his good friend, the head of the armed forces.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez