| 单词 | flag officer |
| 例句 | “Timely confirmation of flag officers is crucial for maintaining operational readiness, effective leadership, and stability within the Navy,” a Navy spokesman said. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's political posturing threatens national defense | Editorial 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z While Tuberville’s holds are focused on all general and flag officers, they carry career impacts on the military’s younger rising officers. As vacancies grow, Senate Democrats work to circumvent Tuberville’s blockade on military nominees 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z “Placing a blanket hold on all general and flag officer nominees, who as apolitical officials have traditionally been exempt from the hold process, is unfair to these military leaders and their families,” the three wrote. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: White House ‘would rather burn down the Senate than negotiate’ 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z He would instead dodge the question in interviews, noting that he believes it's not appropriate for the nation's flag officers to discuss the performance of its civilian leaders. US general says Trump was angered by invite to wounded soldier: "Nobody wants to see that" 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z While Tuberville’s holds are focused on all general and flag officers, the delays block opportunities for more junior officers to rise. Senate confirms new army chief as one senator’s objection holds up other military nominations 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z “While good for these three officers, it doesn’t fix the problem or provide a path forward for the 316 other general and flag officers that are held up by this ridiculous hold,” Kirby told reporters. Senate is set to confirm 3 military nominees but GOP senator still blocking hundreds of others 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z “Placing a blanket hold on all general and flag officer nominees, who as apolitical officials have traditionally been exempt from the hold process, is unfair to these military leaders and their families,” they wrote. Military chiefs urge Sen. Tuberville to lift his hold on military nominees 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Tuberville, an anti-choice conservative and staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has single-handedly placed a "blanket hold" on the appointments of all "general and flag officer nominees" in all branches of the U.S. military. "Putting our national security at risk": Tuberville blasted over "blanket hold" on military officers 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The Defense Department said 301 nominations for generals and Navy flag officers are on hold. Austin shuffles top brass as standoff with Tuberville deepens 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Due to Tuberville's personal objection to Petagon policies on abortion, the senator is currently holding up more than 200 general and flag officers whose nominations are currently stalled in the Senate. "That's your opinion": Republican senator insists white nationalists are not racist 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z "Delays in confirming our general and flag officers pose a clear risk to U.S. military readiness, especially at this critical time." US defense secretary cites security concerns as senator holds promotions over abortion 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Indeed, historical data shows that the percentage of generals and flag officers has gone up as the total U.S. military force has decreased. Top heavy: U.S. military bloated by brass as officer-to-enlisted ratio dwarfs Cold War era 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Indeed, historical data show that as the total U.S. military force has decreased, the percentage of generals and flag officers as a percentage of that total has gone up. Brass bloat? Critics debate cutting number of U.S. generals, admirals 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z The Franklin student called Seattle police to flag officers about a social media post, Hung said, and identified another student who allegedly made the threat. Real or not, threats of violence have serious consequences in Seattle schools 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z They note the participation of active duty and retired personnel in the January 6th insurrection as well as a number of retired flag officers who have signed on in support of Trump. Trump's troops: The far-right has a tight grip on too many in uniform 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z “We should send Chinese flag officers an app that sends them alerts whenever they are about to do something that will get us angry,” Mr. Chang said. Pacific military command adopts software tool to monitor Chinese anger 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z During the war, the military had about 2,000 generals and flag officers in a total force of roughly 12 million, a ratio of about 1 general or admiral for every 6,000 troops. Top heavy: U.S. military bloated by brass as officer-to-enlisted ratio dwarfs Cold War era 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z During the war, there were about 2,000 generals and flag officers of a total force of roughly 12 million, a ratio of about 1 general or admiral for every 6,000 troops. Brass bloat? Critics debate cutting number of U.S. generals, admirals 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z He distinguished himself at the Pentagon even before he attained flag officer rank. Son and colleagues to eulogize soldier-diplomat Colin Powell 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Perhaps the most important, though scantly reported, manifestation of this has been the emergence of a new group of retired officers called Flag Officers 4 America — "flag officers" meaning generals and admirals. How close did Trump come to attempting a military coup? Much too close 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z “We had a heart-to-heart, and frankly she was more excited about me becoming a flag officer and the opportunity for an African American to do so than I initially was,” he said. One of Navy’s first Black four-star admirals says military has work to do on diversity 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z McCain proposed cutting the number of generals and flag officers by about 110 as part of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. Top heavy: U.S. military bloated by brass as officer-to-enlisted ratio dwarfs Cold War era 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z The study came on the heels of a major push by McCain to cut the number of generals and flag officers by about 110. Brass bloat? Critics debate cutting number of U.S. generals, admirals 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z An early warning system will be adopted to flag officers with disciplinary problems, a measure that seems aimed at Detective Brett Hankison, the officer who was fired. Breonna Taylor’s Family to Receive $12 Million Settlement From City of Louisville 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z If Joe Biden ever takes the helm, expect these former flag officers to go mute on this country's forever wars waged in Baghdad and Baltimore alike. Tulsa undercover: Inside Trump's rally 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z Huberman said the system combines a department’s own data with analytical technology developed by University of Chicago researchers to flag officers who might need coaching, training or other interventions before discipline is warranted. Funding for key Minneapolis police initiative falls through 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z He wrote that “the size of the general and flag officer corps has become increasingly out of balance with the size of the force it leads.” Top heavy: U.S. military bloated by brass as officer-to-enlisted ratio dwarfs Cold War era 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z It’s difficult to imagine how the raw number of generals and flag officers could be reduced without significant changes to how the military operates. Brass bloat? Critics debate cutting number of U.S. generals, admirals 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z They would also put in place an early warning system to flag officers who have been accused of excessive force. Breonna Taylor’s Family to Receive $12 Million Settlement From City of Louisville 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z The city had overhauled its disciplinary system and invited a federal review of its Early Intervention System, which is supposed to flag officers who need coaching or more. Rage and Promises Followed Ferguson, but Little Changed 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z The endorsement of seasoned flag officers is enthusiastically sought at election time, though the actual electoral benefits appear to be marginal. Why Trump loves the US military – but it doesn't love him back 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z It’s difficult to imagine how the raw number of generals and flag officers could be reduced without significant changes to military operations. Top heavy: U.S. military bloated by brass as officer-to-enlisted ratio dwarfs Cold War era 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Inside its walls, flag officers observe a reverence and decorum for the wrenching decisions that have been made there. ‘You’re a bunch of dopes and babies’: Inside Trump’s stunning tirade against generals 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z The new president continued naming new flag officers and appointed even more military officials to helm agencies. Special Report: Why the military still stands by Venezuela's... 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z The first step in Warren’s plan is a ban on giant defense contractors hiring senior Department of Defense officials and general and flag officers for four years after they leave the DoD. Warren urges reducing defense contractor influence at Pentagon 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z “Specific comments and/or opinions about the accused’s guilt or innocence cannot be released when an accused is facing court-martial, especially when those comments are made by the Navy’s top two flag officers.” How the Navy’s top commander botched the highest-profile investigation in years 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z Seven years later, 16 retired flag officers representing all branches of the military implored Americans to understand the severity of “a salient national security concern” because “time and tide wait for no one.” Opinion | John Kerry: Disband your climate denial panel, Mr. President 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z But when he did so, he turned his back to the president and faced the flag officers and the rest of the aides in the room. ‘You’re a bunch of dopes and babies’: Inside Trump’s stunning tirade against generals 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z By contrast, the much larger U.S. military has only 920 such “flag officers,” according to the Congressional Research Service. The military may hold the cards in Venezuala's leadership crisis 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z “Legally speaking, retired flag officers remain subject to recall to active duty, so to use contemptuous language about the president is troubling and may prove to be particularly so in a crisis,” Mr. Dunlap said. Donald Trump, generals blur political, military line 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z After months of quiet back-and-forth, the Defense Department has agreed to rent Mr. Pompeo a flag officer’s home on a military base in the Washington area. To Secure Better Housing, Top Diplomat Pulls Rank on the Military 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z But the Trump administration would create a whole new separate command for space apart from STRATCOMM, led by a 4-star flag officer. The Trump administration wants Space Force running by 2020 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z The flag officers in the room were shocked. ‘You’re a bunch of dopes and babies’: Inside Trump’s stunning tirade against generals 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z In a statement, Mr. Broidy said the success of his company reflected his recruitment of “the best people, including a number of former flag officers,” not his political connections. Fund-Raiser Held Out Access to Trump as a Prize for Prospective Clients 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z He said he was ordering an investigation by the Navy’s Judge Advocate General, which would be led by a flag officer. Sleeping Sailors on U.S.S. Fitzgerald Awoke to a Calamity at Sea 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z So it’s worrisome when president after president defers to and all too often hides behind the supposed wisdom of active and retired three- and four-star flag officers. There’s a problem with trusting the generals to handle war 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z The Justice Department also required an “early warning system,” opposed by the union, that would flag officers prone to using force. ‘It Did Not Stick’: The First Federal Effort to Curb Police Abuse 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z To date 13 have pleaded guilty, including another admiral who was sentenced in June and is believed to be the first active-duty naval flag officer charged in federal court. 'Fat Leonard': US admiral arrested in sex for secrets scandal 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z While he wrote that it was “a hard lesson to learn and likely put a cloud over me making flag officer,” or admiral, he referred to the episode as just a “shot across the bow.” Interior Nominee Promotes Navy SEAL Career, While Playing Down ‘Bad Judgment’ 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z The notion of a transformation — from flag officer to political insider — may be too simple. Trump’s national security adviser says he’s ready to fight another world war 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z With a post-divorce NSA run by a civilian, instead of a general or flag officer, Rogers would be out of a job. NSA turmoil could threaten chief's job – and expand Trump's power 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z But Flynn has also shown an erratic streak since leaving government that is likely to make his elevation disconcerting even to the flag officers and senior intelligence officials who once considered him a peer. Trump’s pick for national security adviser brings experience and controversy 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z “I would also hope that retired flag officers return to the military’s apolitical tradition, as opposed to the overt partisanship we saw from some during the campaign.” How Trump Must Now Shift from Candidate to Commander-in-Chief 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z General and flag officers generally have been removed from their billets only for misconduct, a failure on the battlefield, or screw-ups inside the bureaucracy. Donald Trump's Coming Clash With the Military Generals 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Speaking before an audience of veterans, Trump unexpectedly attacked the current generation of generals and flag officers. For Clinton, a skirmish with history. From Trump, an ambush of the facts 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z He is also believed to be the first active-duty Naval flag officer to be charged in federal court. The Latest: Navy admiral pleads guilty to lying to feds 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Professor Robin Engel, who directs the university’s Institute of Crime Science and advises both city and campus officers, says the university is also developing an “early warning system” to flag officers who might pose problems. Samuel DuBose’s Death in Cincinnati Points to Off-Campus Power of College Police 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z The data can be used to flag officers who stop minority drivers disproportional to the areas they patrol or who stand out among other officers for the number of minorities they stop. Cases show racial bias hits all walks of life 2014-11-29T05:00:00Z The system will be used to collect and analyze data, in part to flag officers whose use of force and job performance raise questions. O’Toole secures enough council votes to lock up SPD chief job 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Thankfully for the commander in chief, Rickover won his internecine battle with top flag officers and built the boat in a relatively brief three years. Father of nuclear Navy — Film shows how Capt. Rickover bucked authority, helped win Cold War 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z It was an uncomfortable end to a 38-year distinguished career, but military flag officers got the message. Microsoft's Lack of CEO Succession Plan Lesson for Other Companies 2013-09-25T20:32:00Z Roughead raised issues not often heard from active flag officers, such as the Pentagon’s purchases of excessively costly high-tech weapons and their use against less-costly targets. Mapping out a budget for Hagel 2013-02-26T01:42:56Z He declined to elaborate on what was meant by "support," other than to say it referred to "personnel infrastructure underneath general and flag officers." After scandals, Pentagon brass looks at staffing for generals 2012-12-07T23:11:39Z “These general and flag officers are humans,” he said. Concern Grows Over Top Military Officers’ Ethics 2012-11-13T04:22:18Z It’s time to implement the framework — a 21st Century national military framework — that will do the following: – Reduces the bloated ranks of flag officers and senior civilians across the services. Building a True 21st Century U.S. Military 2012-05-29T20:07:43Z A year later Captain Hood was employed in Trinidad as a commissioner, and, upon the death of the flag officer commanding the Leeward station, he succeeded him as Commodore. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z Jack Tars or flag officers,—the school wherein respectively they are trained is, as Nelson himself was, and wished to see his sailors, above all things scientific too. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z "There are different types of support that general and flag officers get," said Lieutenant Colonel Steve Warren, a Pentagon spokesman. After scandals, Pentagon brass looks at staffing for generals 2012-12-07T23:11:39Z His first command as flag officer was in the Pacific, where he showed much tact during the dispute over the Marquesas Islands with England in 1844. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z Sandwich, who had taken some prizes, unlawfully seized part of their cargoes for the benefit of himself and the other flag officers. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z The flag officer, who had piloted them to the bridge, saluted smartly and retired. A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. In the latter part of June he returned with flag officer Porter's mortar flotilla and bombarded the city for four weeks without gaining his end. Ulysses S. Grant A pilot was put in the commodore’s barge, and Captain Cumberland, as acting flag officer, was in command of the squadron. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark Official vehicles carrying general officers or flag officers will be clearly marked outside, and will be saluted. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 The English, on their part, though flushed with confidence, had seen their weakness in organized tactics, and now divided their fleet into four squadrons, with the flag officers and Frobisher in command. A History of Sea Power "A new broom sweeps clean, they say," laughed the flag officer. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany His application was seconded by flag officer Foote of the navy, who then had command of several gunboats at Cairo. Ulysses S. Grant When the Civil War broke out he was holding the position of flag officer, the highest rank in our navy at that time. The New Land Stories of Jews Who Had a Part in the Making of Our Country When personal honors are being rendered to general or flag officers at a review, all military personnel present and not in formation salute during the ruffles, flourishes, and march. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 So off the workmen came and on we went—the flag officers and the lieutenants and the midshipmen and the surgeons and the volunteer aides and the men. The Long Roll “Major Kinnaird was a flag officer of a rather famous yacht club,” said the lady, who, while she fancied that her companion meant to avoid the issue, could not let this pass. The Gold Trail Flags are used as the symbol of rank and command, the officers using them being called flag officers. The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference I wish to express to the flag officers, captains, officers and men of the Grand Fleet my congratulations on the victory which it has gained over the sea power of the enemy. Winning a Cause World War Stories The appointment of Captain David G. Farragut as flag officer of the squadron, was acknowledged as a judicious one. The Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No. V, May, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The Merrimac had lost twenty-one killed and wounded—among the wounded was her gallant flag officer, Franklin Buchanan. The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis "In regard to the present officers, Mr. Passford, excepting present company, of course, they are excellent," said Captain McKeon, the flag officer. On The Blockade She was to be used at the discretion of the flag officer after she had delivered her passengers on board of the Bellevite, and received her new commander. Within The Enemy's Lines She swerved to elude this peril and ran aground close to St. Philip, which, recognizing her three ensigns and flag officer's flag, opened a savage fire, but luckily most of the shot passed too high. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders The mode of attack having been long determined on by Lord Nelson, and recently communicated, as has been seen, on the 10th instant, to the flag officers and captains, few signals were necessary. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 The flag officers shall place themselves according to such order of battle as shall be given. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. "Then we will consider him the right man in the right place," replied the flag officer. On The Blockade "When the admiral wants 'any old thing' he tells his flag officer to send the Naval Reserve ship." A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" The flag officer went back with the message, and Admiral Diedrich took his ships, which were greatly inferior in number to those of the Americans, out of the harbour. William of Germany To prevent the flag officer from seeing their small number, Major James Rutherford and another officer were ordered to meet him a short distance from the line. Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical It also contains the flag officers' reports made to the Duke of York after the battle. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. "You have named Mr. Amblen, Mr. Passford; is he just the officer you would select if the matter were left to you?" asked the flag officer. On The Blockade In another moment, after giving the "wheel" over to his flag officer, the lieutenant had thrown open the conning tower and was gazing into the heavens with his binoculars. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet Each station is commanded by a flag officer, and the number of ships under the command varies according to circumstances. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 But, Lord! the old 'Bully-Sawyer' never paid no heed, and still the men stood to the guns, and his Honor, the Captain, strolled up and down, chatting to his flag officer. The Amateur Gentleman One long observation is directed to precautions to be taken by flag officers in shifting their flags in action, so as to prevent a recurrence of the catastrophe which cost Spragge his life. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. The latest information located the flag officer off Pensacola, and in due time Christy reported to him. On The Blockade He chose the commander of the fleet, and also chose or regulated the choice of the junior flag officers and several of the captains. Sea-Power and Other Studies As is well known, Admiral Sims, with the consent of the United States Navy Department, placed all vessels which were dispatched to British waters under the British flag officers in whose Command they were working. The Crisis of the Naval War Andrew H. Foote was born in Connecticut in 1806, entered the navy at sixteen, and when the war opened, was made flag officer of the Western navy. A Brief History of the United States And as for the flag officers, they shall place themselves according to such order of battle as shall be given. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. Sandwich's own money difficulties were no secret, and he himself was to benefit by the bounty, which he shared with his flag officers, and against which the rest of the fleet was murmuring. Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 He believed, on the authority of James and Melfort, that the English seamen, from the flag officers down to the cabin boys, were Jacobites. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 The personnel of the Division came with me from the Grand Fleet, and at the outset consisted of one flag officer—Rear-Admiral A.L. The Crisis of the Naval War For the old signal provided that when this was done 'the flag officers are, if circumstances permit, to engage the flag officers of the enemy,' which was exactly what Nelson was doing. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. He had had practically no previous experience as a flag officer, and in all probability they followed more or less closely those used by Lord Torrington in the previous year. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. His force consisted of thirty of the line, and its organisation and stations of flag officers were as follows: Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. The respective flag officers will have the immediate direction of the division in which their ships are placed, subject to the general direction of the admiral commanding the squadron to which they belong. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. The various tactical memoranda issued after Trafalgar by flag officers in command of fleets are amongst the most interesting of the whole series. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. Every flag officer both of the fleet and of the squadrons was a soldier. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. |
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