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Air force
An branch of the military establishment that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy or other branch. Typically, air forces are responsible for gaining control of the air, carrying out strategic and tactical bombing missions and providing support to surface forces.
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Military; Air force
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Military; Air force
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Military; Air force
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Military; Air force
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Military; Air force
A specialized task performed by air and space forces to provide timely and accurate environmental information to support strategic, operational, and tactical military operations.
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