General
chair force
What does chair force mean?
A jab at the Air Force playing on the perception that many airmen spend their time 'flying a desk' doing office work.
"He joined the chair force and hasn't left an air-conditioned building since."
Origin
US and Canadian military slang, a pun on 'Air Force.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'chair force' mean?
It's a mocking nickname for the Air Force, playing on the idea that many airmen 'fly a desk' doing office work.
Is 'chair force' offensive?
It's a pejorative pun used in inter-service ribbing — teasing rather than a serious slur, but airmen may still bristle at it.
Where does 'chair force' come from?
It's US and Canadian military slang, a straightforward pun on 'Air Force.'
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