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squadron

[skwod-ruhn] / ˈskwɒd rən /
NOUN
military unit
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An array of military jets, including the Blue Angels, the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron, flew over New York Harbor, some leaving red, white and blue contrails.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

The squadron has been responsible for testing several bombers, including the B-1B, B-2A, and the B-52 Stratofortress.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

“The arrival of our squadron dispelled the danger.”

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

Mr. Hertling served as the operations officer of a cavalry squadron spearheading the advance into Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 9, 2026

But it grew dark while they were in the air—and none of the three pilots in Tamara’s squadron had done any night flying in fighter aircraft at all, not even in training.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

It also has several squadrons of F-15E fighters in Jordan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

The light combat aircraft meant to replace it was conceived of in 1981, first flew in 2001 and, even now, decades later, only two squadrons are operational.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2025

First, there are his squadrons of antisocial children bursting into agency offices, demanding access to highly sensitive systems and information, and forcing the firings or resignations of the adults who express reservations.

From Slate Feb. 8, 2025

The station is home to two frontline, combat-ready squadrons and is also the training station for Typhoon pilots.

From BBC Jan. 20, 2025

The two squadrons were locked in an intense competition to win the trophy signifying supremacy among the other squadrons at Ravenel Air Base.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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