armed forces

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Mali's authorities also said they had partnered with the armed forces in neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso to carry out air strikes against the jihadists and separatists.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

In its statement late on Tuesday, the Russian defence ministry said this year's parade would include representatives of all branches of Russia's armed forces and a colourful fly-past.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

During the fighting, Iran’s leadership showed unity in its political messaging and maintained tight command and control over its armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The image evoked dominance at sea, as Iran's armed forces continue a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas in peacetime.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The name the armed forces gave to that sickness of the mind and spirit was “battle fatigue.”

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac