commander
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Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold, commander of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
It remains divided between a UN-recognised government in the west and its eastern rival, backed by military commander Khalifa Haftar.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Federal officials said Al-Saadi worked closely with Qasem Soleimani, the longtime commander of the IRGC-QF who was killed during a U.S. airstrike in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Hamas has neither confirmed nor denied claims Haddad, the commander of the group's armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, had been killed.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
He gave her a day to recover—and the deputy commander was discharged from the regiment, although it’s not obvious this was a direct result of the incident.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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