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Military

A military is a dedicated fighting force whose job is to protect a country.

A military force that is based on people on foot or in land vehicles is called an army.

A military force that uses ships and boats is called a navy.

A military force that uses planes is called an air force.

Militaries may also have specialized groups for special situations.

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