commandant
Example Sentences
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Gracey to duty stations before settling in Arlington, Va., more than 30 years ago, after his retirement as commandant in 1986.
From Washington Post
He served as commandant of the naval operating base at Trinidad and was chief of staff of the Tenth Naval District in 1942.
From Washington Post
Stuart Scheller expressed “contempt” that the defense secretary, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and commandant of the Marine Corps executed the president’s directive to withdraw from Afghanistan.
From Washington Post
But Gen. David H. Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, wants it done sooner rather than later.
From Washington Times
In a blunt letter to his force this week, Gen. David Berger, the Marine Corps commandant, said now is the time to come together.
From Seattle Times
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