sergeant major
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sergeant majors
1
large blue-grey black-striped damselfish; nearly worldwide
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2
a non-commissioned officer in the US army, higher than a master sergeant
- The sergeant major’s booming voice carried across the parade ground, commanding immediate attention.
- The sergeant major reminded the platoon to focus on the mission’s objectives and maintain their professionalism.
- The sergeant major was known for his meticulous attention to detail during training exercises.
- The sergeant major inspected the barracks to ensure everything was in proper order.
- The sergeant major addressed the troops, offering words of encouragement before their deployment.
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