iron eagle
(idiomatic, US, military) An American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.
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(idiomatic, US, military) An American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.
“now playing on uncertain.fm » King Kobra, "Iron Eagle (Never Say Die)"”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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