commander
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He went on to become deputy commander of a specialist counter-terrorism unit, on occasions directly confronting suicide bombers.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
“Iran has lost 80% to 90% of its naval capacity,” said retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, a former deputy commander of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Their commander, Heorhiy, has ordered his troops to sit tight during the 32-hour ceasefire unless they're attacked.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Ahead of Artemis II, Scoville had conversations with mission commander Reid Wiseman in which they reflected on parallels between the Apollo 8 lunar mission and this most recent Moon flyby.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
“This is stupid,” muttered Save 82 commander Major Peters after their third trip out.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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