brigadier general

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"It shows that America is seriously coming to the table," said Assaf Orion, a retired Israeli brigadier general.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Retired US brigadier general Houston Cantwell, who has 400 hours of combat flight experience, said a pilot's training would likely kick in before he or she parachutes to the ground.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Army brigadier general who held senior roles in the Defense and State Departments under previous administrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

As a result, Finerty was demoted to brigadier general.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025

It had come from a brigadier general at the War Department, Military Intelligence Division.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand