Synonyms for squadron
ˈskwɒd rənsquadron

Princeton's WordNet

1. squadronnoun

   a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

2. squadronnoun

   an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group

3. squadronnoun

   a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task

Matched Categories

1. • Air Unit
   • Cavalry
   • Naval Unit

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1. List of paraphrases for "squadron":

   sqn, squad, squadrons, wing, swarmer

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1. Ann Stefanek:

   This means that both the squadron’s state Air National Guard operational commander and current federal orders administrative commander have been suspended pending completion of the Department of the Air Force Inspector General Investigation, also, the Department of Air Force has temporarily removed these individuals’ access to classified systems and information.

2. Defense Secretary Ash Carter:

   As 2022 approaches, A-10s will be replaced by F-35s only on a squadron-by-squadron basis as they come online, ensuring that all units have sufficient backfill and that we retain enough aircraft needed to fight today's conflicts.

3. Ann Stefanek:

   The commander of the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, has suspended the commander of the 102nd Intelligence Support Squadron pending further investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, additionally, the detachment commander overseeing administrative support for Airmen at the unit mobilized for duty under Title 10 USC has also been suspended.

4. Captain Jim Jenkins:

   A decision to suspend searching without finding survivors is extremely difficult given the depth of its impact and I know I speak for the entire Coast Guard when I say our thoughts and prayers are with Marine Corps helicopter squadron and particularly with families and loved ones of those missing.

5. The Coast Guard:

   A decision to suspend searching without finding survivors is extremely difficult given the depth of its impact. ... Our thoughts and prayers are with Marine Corps helicopter squadron and particularly with families and loved ones of those missing.