The Armed Forces of El Salvador, in Spanish Fuerza Armada de El Salvador is the official name of the combined armed forces of El Salvador. It has been in existence since breaking up from the United Provinces of Central America in 1840.
It consists of three branches:
- Army
- Navy (established 1952)
- Air Force
Read more about Armed Forces Of El Salvador: History, Current Status
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