commander
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I remember this vividly serving as a company commander in Iraq from 2008-09.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The borough commander for Elmbridge Chris Thoday told BBC South East the tactics used by these groups were "pretty sophisticated".
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Saudi crown prince received the commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, in Jeddah on Monday to discuss "the latest developments in the region", according to Saudi news agency SPA.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Jason Duron, a watch commander at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff’s station, said his department was contacted by Harris’ security detail when a woman attempted to enter the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
She’d been the best Glitcher to ever grace the steps of the Academy, a fact that had quickly catapulted her up the ranks until she was named the first female commander in chief.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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In his most draconian move yet, the Pentagon polygraphed some 50 high-ranking military officers and civilian officials on the Joint Staff, which coordinates operations, policy and war plans with combatant commanders worldwide.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Houthi militants listened in on calls between their opponents’ commanders, giving them insight into their plans, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held an emergency meeting with ministers and commanders to work out how to produce new high-speed missiles that can intercept the faster Russian drones.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
But it is unusual for so many commanders to file such notes all at once in the middle of a combat operation.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
Killconey pointed out the finer details to his fellow commanders.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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