commander
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The ranks of the four serving officers being investigated for gross misconduct are commander, detective chief inspector, detective sergeant and detective constable.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“Iran has lost 80% to 90% of its naval capacity,” said retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, a former deputy commander of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
"We need real peace talks," the commander says.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Flanked on stage by mission commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen, astronaut Christina Koch called for people on Earth to embrace their shared humanity.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
In November 1942, the commander of the Southern Front turned up to present thirty-two members of the 588th with commemorative watches as a reward for their service, and medals to ten others.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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