missileer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of missileer
Example Sentences
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Their missileer friends used to tease them because they had a golden Labrador named Sierra, the same name as one of the capsules that Jason’s squadron operated.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023
A 1987 report talks about a missileer calling his commander to report a severe headache and lightheadedness.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023
“It is a rare opportunity for a missileer to actually launch a missile,” said Lt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2017
In his paper, “Reviving a Culture of Disciplined Compliance in Air Force Nuclear Operations,” Stanley called for missileer incentive pay.
From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2014
To aim any missile with accuracy, a missileer must know his own geographic position within a fraction of a mile.
From Time Magazine Archive
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