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commander

[kuh-man-der, -mahn-] / kəˈmæn dər, -ˈmɑn- /


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Hegseth, who has overseen operations, reportedly clashed with Admiral Alvin Holsey, former commander of U.S.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The climb came after Axios reported late Wednesday night that Trump will be receiving a briefing from Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“Most of my military friends are all saying the same thing,” said D’Amico, who is also a former infantry platoon commander in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

“Legitimately it’s one country—it belongs to us,” says Commandant Premanand Budhoo, commander of the Mauritian government’s paramilitary unit, which functions as the country’s armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The British commander, Sir Douglas Haig, had planned every move down to the last detail.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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