Abraham Lincoln

All the armies of Europe, Asia and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest; with a Buonaparte for a commander, could not by force, take a drink from the Ohio, or make a track on the Blue Ridge, in a trial of a thousand years.

American President

Noam Chomsky

There's a War Crimes Act in the United States passed by a Republican Congress in 1996, which says that grave breaches of the Geneva Convention are subject to the death penalty. And that doesn't mean the soldier that committed them - that means the commanders.

American Activist

Ted Cruz

We need a commander in chief that speaks the truth. We will not defeat radical Islamic terrorism so long as we have a president unwilling to utter the words 'radical Islamic terrorism'.

American Politician

Dean Cain

My grandfather was a commander in the Navy. He was very proud of his service, and he lived his entire life as though he was still serving.

American Actor

Fidel Castro

I neither will aspire to nor will I accept, the position of president of the council of state and commander in chief.

Statesman

James Clapper

It's certainly not helpful when the commander in chief is a critic of the intelligence community.

American Public Servant

George S. Patton

All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.

American General

Skip Bayless

Parcells is one of the all-time great commanders and motivators.

American Journalist

Eric Trump

My father would be an amazing, amazing commander in chief.

American Businessman

James G. Stavridis

Rested commanders are the best commanders.

American Educator

Used to show someone's responsibility for directing military operations.

Military Authority

Implies a leadership position often involving strategy and management.

Leadership Role

Commands respect and obedience from subordinates in a group.

Respect and Obedience

Indicates a high rank in police, not the highest, often involved in administration.

Police Hierarchy

Often involves managing a police department or precinct's internal affairs.

Administrative Position

In societal contexts, implies honor or distinction within an organization.

Honorary Title

Often associated with historical or ceremonial groups, not active military.

Historical Orders

In the navy, positioned between lieutenant commander and captain.

Naval Rank Specifics

May indicate the officer in charge of a naval vessel.

Ship Command

 As a commander in his guerilla army, he unleashed a reign of terror across the countryside, killing any suspected spies or dissenters. He also helped peasants build health clinics and schools, taught them to read, and even recited poetry to them. His harsh discipline was necessary against a much stronger enemy

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 Commanders even forbade their soldiers from singing traditional Swiss songs for fear that they'd lead to desertion or suicide. But as migration increased worldwide, nostalgia was observed in various groups. It turned out that anyone separated from their native place for a long time

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 They also used this practice as punishment. If rubber quotas weren’t met, soldiers would sever people’s hands and bring them to their commanders instead of rubber. The regime dramatically upended daily life and agriculture, causing widespread starvation and disease.

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 still a little shaken up I'm still crying also we go yeah we need Terry Virts former astronaut former Space Shuttle commander has allowed me to wear his astronaut jacket so this is a doubly exciting day for me so we protect me yeah we never have our

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 He asks the young man to consider a commander lying to his troops to boost their morale. Before long, Euthydemus is despondent. It seems that every answer leads to further problems, and perhaps he’s not quite sure what constitutes justice after all.

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 from a U.S. Navy vessel trying to signal it to come up. The commanders on the sub, too deep to communicate with the surface, thought war had begun and prepared to launch a nuclear torpedo. That decision had to be made unanimously by three officers.

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 which evidently was very close and uh very polite um lincoln had asked him if you would like to see some field reports sent in by some field commanders on the battlefield and my father said yes so lincoln had given him the reports to

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 regulations crazy so military regulations had created a closed system that prohibited the collaboration that could save lives and this was no good so with the Department of Defense general counsel the four-star commander of US

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 As the highest military commander of the Netherlands, with troops stationed around the world, I'm really honored to be here today.

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