commander
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Petraeus was commander of U.S. forces in Iraq; Geren had to get the permission of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to bring home an active war commander; Gates liked the idea and signed off.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's presidential office said Saturday, after the comments drew sharp criticism from China.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
"It is a sad and distressing situation," police commander Masoud Mwinyi said, speaking to parents and crowds outside the school.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The commander of ground troops, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, tries to bigfoot him, insisting the attack must go ahead at all costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
I was the daughter of the commander in chief.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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