The commander stood proudly on the deck, overseeing the sailors as they busied themselves with the morning routine.
The young lieutenant looked up to her commanding officer, a seasoned commander who had seen his share of battles.
The new destroyer was assigned a commander fresh out of naval school, where he had graduated at the top of his class.
The ceremony marking the transfer of command saw Commander Johnson passing the mantle to his replacement.
In naval hierarchy, commander is a crucial rank, representing the peak of experience for officers without assuming flag officer duties.

Commander (Noun)