armed forces

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That highlighted serious gaps in the UK's armed forces - which ministers said would be addressed in its much-delayed defence investment plan.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

This culture is at the heart of a competent military, and indeed is essential to the morale and cohesion that makes the American armed forces the envy of the world.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

But he said vessels could only move “in coordination” with Iranian armed forces and “with due consideration of technical limitations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

As of January this year, all 18-year-olds in Germany are being sent a questionnaire asking if they are interested and willing to join the armed forces.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

During the United States’ participation in World War I, some 370,000 African American men served in the armed forces.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler