The full bird colonel inspected the troops before the ceremony.

The new policy was reviewed by several full bird colonels before it was approved by the general.

After years of distinguished service, she finally received the colonelcy and the responsibilities that came with commanding the regiment.

Several colonelships remained vacant after the reorganization, complicating promotion schedules.

His promotion to colonelship was celebrated by the entire regiment.

Several colonelcies remained vacant for months after the reorganization.

After twenty years of service, his promotion to lieutenant-colonelcy was celebrated by the regiment.

Several historical lieutenant-colonelcies were reinstated after the army's reorganization.

When the battalion advanced, the coloneless took command with a steady hand, surprising those who had never served under her.

Several colonelesses met at the clinic to discuss post-surgical care and dietary changes.