commissioned officer

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“Alien” marks the first appearance of Ellen Ripley, a commissioned officer managing the crew of the commercial tug Nostromo on behalf of an entity only identified as The Company.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

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

Scheller pleaded guilty to charges that include disrespect toward superior commissioned officers, willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer, and dereliction in the performance of duties.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 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