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air force

Military 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.



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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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