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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The repeal marked a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and equality within the armed forces.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The procession will be accompanied by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, members of the armed forces and three military bands.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The new category uses metrics like AP exams, military enlistment, honors diplomas and technical assessments to determine the readiness of graduates to enter post-secondary education, the workforce or the armed forces.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Nearly half of the nation’s armed forces are National Guard and Reserve service members.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The procession will be accompanied by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, members of the armed forces and three military bands.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The new category uses metrics like AP exams, military enlistment, honors diplomas and technical assessments to determine the readiness of graduates to enter post-secondary education, the workforce or the armed forces.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Nearly half of the nation’s armed forces are National Guard and Reserve service members.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
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