It became a separate branch of the armed forces in 1963.

We are merging strategic defense systems into a single branch of the armed forces.

All four branches of the armed forces have major bases in Hawaii.

That way both branches of the armed forces will get equal credit and recognition.

The army, with about 15,000 personnel, is by far the largest branch of the armed forces.

In Thailand, each branch of the armed forces has its own military police force.

The post rotated through the three branches of the armed forces in turn.

The various branches of the armed forces second these officers to the court for a period of three years.

The town became an important tactical supply and communications base for all branches of the armed forces.

His standing with the other branches of the armed forces is also not clear.