armed forces

Example Sentences

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The integrity of the armed forces has been shattered.

From The Wall Street Journal

Southern Command, long an overlooked division of the U.S. armed forces based in Miami, has suddenly found itself on the front lines with more resources and an expanded mission.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, but puts the president in charge of the armed forces.

From BBC

Article 133 covers dishonorable conduct, while Article 134 is the catchall provision criminalizing conduct that is harmful to good order and discipline or brings discredit on the armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal

Regardless of the vote, a quarter of lower house seats and key cabinet positions will be reserved for members of the armed forces under the terms of the country's military-drafted constitution.

From Barron's