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air forceMilitary organization that has the primary responsibility for conducting air warfare. The air force must gain control of the air, support ground forces (e.g., by attacking enemy ground forces), and accomplish strategic-bombing objectives. Its basic weapons platforms are fighters, bombers, attack aircraft, and early warning and control aircraft. Since the mid-20th century, some air forces have also been responsible for land-based nuclear missiles as well as nuclear-armed bombers. The army and naval branches of a state's armed forces may also operate aircraft. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Research
Laboratory officials are honoring seven scientists and engineers as new
fellows during an annual awards banquet Sept. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE -- A proposal to move portions of an Air
Force test unit from Florida to Edwards Air Force Base could be blocked
by a Florida senator's effort to mandate a detailed analysis of any
cuts or relocations of the unit. The Air Force has been engaging in international activities since
its inception in 1947. |
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