commander

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The mission's commander, Reid Wiseman, took the "spectacular" images, Nasa says, after the crew completed a final engine burn that set them on a trajectory towards our closest celestial neighbour.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He was deployed to Afghanistan as a company commander while I was a squad leader in Iraq.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Although his experience in the military informed the types of roles Tolkan would play — Army office, Air Force commander, police lieutenant, attorney — his work as an actor was his passion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“This is not a quick in and out kind of deal,” said retired Gen. Joseph Votel, the former commander of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

But whether or not Valentin wanted to be there leading the 587th, and whether or not they wanted him there, he wasn’t going to shirk his responsibility as a commander.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein