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Reid Wiseman, a 50-year-old former naval aviator and test pilot who also formerly served as a deputy chief of NASA's astronaut office, will be in command.

From Barron's Mar. 25, 2026

Joachim Andersen appeared to be in command in defence for Palace and was unlucky not to have scored with a header in the second half.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2023

That dropped him to 13-under 129, still in the lead and looking to be in command of his game.

From Seattle Times Nov. 5, 2021

The Midshipmen went into halftime with a 21-10 lead and looked to be in command.

From Washington Post Oct. 10, 2020

“You may be in command of your war, but I’m in command of my house.”

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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