Historical clue formulations

• Three-star mil. rank — 2018-12-16
• Three-star U.S. Army rank: Abbr. — 2016-11-09
• Geo. Washington was the U.S.'s first — 2015-02-06
• Three-star rank: Abbr. — 2013-03-06
• Three-star U.S. Army officer — 2009-10-20
• Three-star officer: Abbr. — 2008-08-05
• Three-star officer: Abbr. — 2007-06-16
• Three-star V.I.P.: Abbr. — 2006-06-20
• Wearer of three stars: Abbr. — 2005-02-25
• Sporter of three stars: Abbr. — 2005-02-06
• Wearer of three stars: Abbr. — 2004-11-19