as in troops
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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Recent Examples of armed forces
After decades of pouring resources into its armed forces, China could soon have the military strength to make that vision a reality.
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Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
Trump's second Memorial Day message contained no mention of U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 May 2025
The annual federal holiday recognizing members of the armed forces from any war always falls on the last Monday of May, and this year, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Though only available to current and previous members of the armed forces and their families, USAA policies are among the lowest in the state.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 May 2025
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Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
Trump's second Memorial Day message contained no mention of U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 May 2025
The annual federal holiday recognizing members of the armed forces from any war always falls on the last Monday of May, and this year, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Though only available to current and previous members of the armed forces and their families, USAA policies are among the lowest in the state.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for armed forces
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