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

Chopra also is in the Indian Army, holding the rank of subedar, which is one higher than junior commissioned officer, he explained.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

“And when I come to you, a commissioned officer of the law,” Jason said.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner