armed forces
plural noun
: the combined military, naval, and air forces of a nation
called also armed services
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our nation's armed forces are stationed throughout the world
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Anti-discrimination efforts resulted in some excellent promotions in the U.S. armed forces.
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Hegseth is woefully unqualified for the position and also lacks the moral fiber to lead our armed forces.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The order outlines new military standards regarding gender pronouns and states that mental and physical readiness requires transgender service members to be excluded from the US armed forces.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The directive was among a series of executive orders the White House released Monday night that sought to reshape the country's armed forces.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Hegseth is woefully unqualified for the position and also lacks the moral fiber to lead our armed forces.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The order outlines new military standards regarding gender pronouns and states that mental and physical readiness requires transgender service members to be excluded from the US armed forces.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The directive was among a series of executive orders the White House released Monday night that sought to reshape the country's armed forces.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Armed forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20forces. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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