commissioned officer
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Nikki Haley’s husband, a commissioned officer in the U.S.
From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2024
To close the gap, the study said the administration should appoint Black Americans to open commissioned officer positions.
From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2022
It remains unclear how much staffing will be in the new division and if it will be led by a commissioned officer or other staff.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2022
That's possible: Scheller now faces a series of serious charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including charges of "willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer" and "failure to obey an order."
From Salon • Oct. 7, 2021
A telegraphed order to the commander of the Sixteenth New York Cavalry ordered a commissioned officer, Lieutenant Edward P. Doherty, to report to Luther Byron Baker.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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