commanding officer

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In his office, the commanding officer enlarges an image showing a swarm of speedboats carrying out such an attack.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Capt. David Skarosi, the Ford’s commanding officer, acknowledged what he called the “sting” of the additional extension, adding it caught even him by surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

"We are all grieving alongside the Oforah family," said Col Tom Trimble, commanding officer of the Marine Expeditionary Unit known as Special Operations Capable.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Maybe not in “Star Trek,” where survivors of its all-absorbing Borg collective include a Starship captain and a commanding officer.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

For the commanding officer, Washington picked Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton, a veteran of the French and Indian War and a hero of Bunker Hill.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen