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Mexico’s first female president also serves as military commander in chief.

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When they have just suffered a defeat, the army commanders consistently vow to avenge their losses and regain their pride.

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He helped guard US forces at Kabul airport at the time of the withdrawal, a former military commander who served alongside him told the BBC.

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He was the borough commander in Staten Island, commuting from his home in Brooklyn by ferry in the days before the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

"The incident is under review by the commanders on the ground, and will be transferred to the relevant professional bodies."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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