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The top Chinese delegate this year is a one-star major general and professor at Beijing’s National Defense University—a further step down from last year when the university’s vice president led the delegation.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

We have looked at a detailed breakdown of the state of 210 NHS Wales sites, ranging from community clinics to major general hospitals.

From BBC Apr. 2, 2026

Mick Ryan, former Australian major general and now fellow of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, says deep strikes are not a magic bullet.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2025

Guest: Steven J. Lepper, retired Air Force major general and former deputy legal counsel to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

From Slate Dec. 2, 2025

Having achieved the rank of major general, Garfield resigned his U.S.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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