Sentence examples for present armed forces from inspiring English sources

There would still be for those in our present armed forces that not wholly pleasant life on the sand.

Cardinal Mahony called the award a gesture and added, "Our present armed forces are made up of many fine men and women who are not yet fully naturalized citizens of our country, yet they heroically step forward to fight our nation's battles around the world".

Past and present U.S. armed forces personnel will be granted free admission to Knott's Berry Farm, along with a free guest, through Nov. 25 with military ID.

He has been in the navy for 13 years and qualifies for the medal which is being presented to armed forces personnel with five years' service.

"The anti-subversive ideology which is still present in the armed forces has to be reviewed, so there exists a doctrine of civic action that is accepted," the diplomat said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The hundreds of brave Israeli soldiers who are refusing orders to serve in the occupied territories can take some comfort in knowing that selective conscientious objectors throughout history have served as "canaries in the coal mine" who warn their compatriots of the poisonous situation present when the armed forces use unjust and immoral tactics and strategies against their opponents.

After the 1993 election, even with U.N. forces present, armed pro-Hun Sen groups threatened to seize several provinces, and his party muscled its way into dominance of the new government.

This was widely accepted in the 1960s, when communists were viewed as an ever-present threat and the armed forces were one of the most trusted institutions.

A month ago, former Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit said aloud that under its present Constitution, fashioned by the armed forces, Turkey is not fully democratic.

Why do they keep doing this?" Neither police officers nor armed forces were present, which contributed to an atmosphere of tension and chaos.

They range from exchange rates to Iran's nuclear programme, and indeed to co-operation in the event of a North Korean meltdown.Japan's armed forces were present as observers during the Sea of Japan war games.