Lt. Col.
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“The most popular soap opera on television this week starred Lt. Col. Oliver North in the continuing saga of the Iran-Contra hearings,” United Press International reported.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 9, 2022
"We are honored to have played a part in helping Lt. Col. James Harvey realize his lifelong dream and right this wrong after so many years," Wagenlander wrote to Fox News Digital.
From Fox News ● Mar. 14, 2022
"This campaign of intimidation and retaliation has had severe and deeply personal ramifications for Lt. Col. Vindman," the lawsuit claims.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2022
He went on to say, “I appreciate Lt. Col. Vindman's service, but to the general, thank you for that nice compliment.”
From Fox News ● Feb. 11, 2020
She added that because Vindman testified behind closed doors, the White House “cannot confirm whether or not Lt. Col. Vindman himself made any such false claim.”
From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2019
Lt Col Travis Hanes, one of the Rangers on the 52-day patrol, has witnessed the unpredictable weather first hand.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security minister said in a late-night broadcast.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
Before proceedings began one test case, retired Lt Col Andrew Davies, settled his claim for £182,250.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
Andy Tobias, who was eight when his father Lt Col John Tobias, 41, was killed, said the "secrecy" raises questions about what really happened.
From BBC ● May 25, 2025
"The police is currently following all possible leads to locate the victim and apprehend the perpetrators," said Hawks spokesman Lt Col Avele Fumba.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2025
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