armed forces
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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
On Saturday, Iran continued to insist on state media that its armed forces controlled the strategic waterway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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
The legislation does not foresee an increase in the size of France's armed forces, which remains at 210,000 active-duty personnel, 225 combat aircraft and 15 first-rate frigates.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
How could her husband be so calm when every branch of the armed forces was scrambling?
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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