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Aviation abbreviation

# U.S. Air Force

USAF

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of U.S. Air Force

USAF stands for U.S. Air Force in FAA terminology.

### More about U.S. Air Force

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists U.S. Air Force with the abbreviation USAF.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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