Maj. Gen.
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Example Sentences
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"Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris: if you have any honor, integrity or character whatsoever, you should immediately submit your resignation," West said of the Texas Guard’s top general.
From Fox News • Jan. 5, 2022
“There’s no question that Maj. Gen. Wins is the right person to preserve and advance VMI’s unique system of education moving forward,” Boland said in a statement.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2021
“Rather than rehashing those conversations, Maj. Gen. Wins is focused on ensuring that the VMI community continues their cooperation with the review team at every turn,” he said in a statement.
From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2021
“With Maj. Gen. Efflandt remaining at Fort Hood, the Army will announce the name of a new commander of the First Armored Division, which Efflandt had previously been designated to lead,” the service said.
From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2020
“In this case, the secretary determined that Maj. Gen. Harrison’s highest grade of satisfactory service was as a brigadier general.”
From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2014
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