1.   During World War II, hundreds of stagger wings ferried top military brass around the various theaters of operation.

2.   In times of crisis, the top military brass meet in conclave.

3.   Meanwhile, recent attempts to restrain the reach of the inspector general is an indication top LAPD brass and the Police Commission may be trying to undo the reforms.

4.   Nunn had plenty of company among the top military brass, including Colin Powell, then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

5.   The plan also places some limits on the stock and option interests of top Hancock brass.

6.   The way things are going at the Pentagon, the top military brass will soon be treading on carpets made of natural fibers, with nontoxic backing.

7.   They also released a letter signed by dozens of top military brass from Russia, the United Kingdom and other countries endorsing those objectives.

8.   Though hallowed ground for military leaders, Arlington has attracted more top political brass than any other cemetery in the country, records show.

9.   Top Air Force brass never liked this idea, he said.

10.   Political analysts say Lebed is popular among the rank-and-file troops and mid-level officers, while the top military brass are loyal to Grachev.