as in commander
one in official command especially of a military force or base
reported directly to the fort's commanding officer
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Recent Examples of commanding officer
The actor — currently at the Cannes Film Festival — has a small role in the film, Variety understands, joining Noah Centineo as Rambo and the recently announced David Harbour as Rambo’s commanding officer Major Trautman.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 May 2026
Franco has a small role in the film, which stars Noah Centineo as a young John Rambo and David Harbour as Major Trautman, Rambo’s commanding officer.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Nolan Cuevas, the Tahoma’s commanding officer, said in a statement.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Yargosz, the commanding officer at the Navy base, said after the ribbon-cutting ceremony that schools like the new Forrestal will create a good learning environment for both military and civilian children.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 16 May 2026
Franco has a small role in the film, which stars Noah Centineo as a young John Rambo and David Harbour as Major Trautman, Rambo’s commanding officer.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Nolan Cuevas, the Tahoma’s commanding officer, said in a statement.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Yargosz, the commanding officer at the Navy base, said after the ribbon-cutting ceremony that schools like the new Forrestal will create a good learning environment for both military and civilian children.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commanding officer
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Equipped with advanced sensor suites, sonobuoy processing systems, and secure communications networks, the aircraft provides commanders with a comprehensive operational picture across expansive maritime domains.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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The President was acting as commander-in-chief to protect Americans.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The State Police will also hire a civilian director to work alongside the academy’s commandant, and institute baseline physical and psychological screenings for recruits before the academy begins.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Admiral Kevin Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard, said the discovery reconnects the service to a defining moment in its history.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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