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squadron

[skwod-ruhn] / ˈskwɒd rən /
NOUN
military unit
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The squadron has been responsible for testing several bombers, including the B-1B, B-2A, and the B-52 Stratofortress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The United States Navy will deploy a nuclear-powered submarine squadron to a strategic Australian navy port this year, Canberra's defence minister said on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

A former commander of a pararescue jumpers squadron told CBS News that a rescue operation like the reported one in Iran would involve at least 24 pararescue jumpers scouring the area in Black Hawk helicopters.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

They brought in a squadron of French-made Dassault Mirage F1 and Russian Sukhoi Su-22 fighter-bombers in 1991.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

He looked to the sky as if waiting for a squadron of drones to swoop into action.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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