enlisted
adjective
en·list·ed
in-ˈli-stəd 
en-
: of, relating to, or constituting the part of a military, naval, or air force below commissioned or warrant officers
enlisted personnel
the enlisted ranks
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Ackerman was an alto in the Soldiers’ Chorus and also served as its enlisted conductor.
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Abigail Gruskin, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2024
While Nehls began his military career as an enlisted infantryman with the Wisconsin National Guard in July 1988, by 2004, Nehls was a civil affairs officer at the rank of captain.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 2 May 2024
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Abigail Gruskin, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2024
While Nehls began his military career as an enlisted infantryman with the Wisconsin National Guard in July 1988, by 2004, Nehls was a civil affairs officer at the rank of captain.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 2 May 2024
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“Enlisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlisted. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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enlisted
adjective
en·list·ed
in-ˈlis-təd
: of, relating to, or forming the part of a military or naval force in the ranks below commissioned or warrant officers
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