brigadier general

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Retired US brigadier general Houston Cantwell, who has 400 hours of combat flight experience, said a pilot's training would likely kick in before he or she parachutes to the ground.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Army brigadier general who held senior roles in the Defense and State Departments under previous administrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, Democrats in the district hoped to flip the seat after six years of Greene's representation by electing Harris, a retired brigadier general and local farmer.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

As a result, Finerty was demoted to brigadier general.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025

Bush learned that he had a new teammate from the army only when Groves, who had been promoted to brigadier general upon taking over the bomb project, showed up at his office on September 17.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik