u. s. air force

noun

1. the airforce of the United States of America; the agency that defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space

   Synonyms

   • United States Air Force, U, US Air Force, Air Force, USAF

   Less specific

   • agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority

   Parts

   • Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL, United States Air Force Academy, US Air Force Academy, Air Combat Command, ACC, Air Force Space Command, AFSPC, Air National Guard, ANG, Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Air Force ISR, AFISR

   Part of

   • Department of Defense, Defense Department, United States Department of Defense, Defense, DoD