commander

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

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Artemis II's mission commander, Reid Wiseman, said he hoped the effort to return to the Moon would inspire a new generation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Centcom former commander General Joseph Votel told The War Zone website this month it would not take that many soldiers to seize Kharg.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The initials are those of Hunley commander George Dixon, who led the attack on the Housatonic.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler