air force vs ground forces

air force

noun
  • A unit in the U.S. Air Force larger than a division but smaller than a command. 

  • A branch of the military mainly devoted to air warfare, as opposed to (land) army and navy. 

ground forces

noun
  • The military units operating on the ground, including tanks, soldiers, artillery, etc. 

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