general officer
noun
: any of the officers in the army, air force, or marine corps above colonel compare company officer, field officer, flag officer
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Parnell initially released his statement to the The New York Times, which first reported Tuesday that Hegseth now requires general officers nominated for a fourth star to meet with Trump in advance of their nominations being finalized.
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 July 2025
In addition, another six future general officers could be found among the twenty-two Royal Artillery officers in the column.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
He's also eliminated programs aimed at increasing diversity among military personnel, slashed the number of general officers and initiated efforts to build a $175 billion U.S. missile defense shield.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Pete Hegseth of a 20 percent reduction in the number of four-star general officers in the U.S. military has sent ripples throughout the defense establishment.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 July 2025
In addition, another six future general officers could be found among the twenty-two Royal Artillery officers in the column.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
He's also eliminated programs aimed at increasing diversity among military personnel, slashed the number of general officers and initiated efforts to build a $175 billion U.S. missile defense shield.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Pete Hegseth of a 20 percent reduction in the number of four-star general officers in the U.S. military has sent ripples throughout the defense establishment.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for general officer
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“General officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20officer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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