admiral
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Fifield was wrapping up a high-profile prosecution of a retired Navy admiral who traded a government contract for a future job.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
The meadow brown took the second spot in Devon, followed by the red admiral.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
“The U.S. is always trying to push mission command and decentralized execution on our partners,” said Montgomery, a former rear admiral who served more than three decades in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
According to myth, Hedberg will be the first of his class to become an admiral.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
The children yapped in alarm, the admiral shouted words of courage, the widow wailed, and Lady Constance shrieked.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
A group of 72 retired US generals, admirals, and other high-ranking military officers are pressing the US government to cancel plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability."
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The Defense secretary summoned the country’s generals and admirals to Marine Corps Base Quantico last year and delivered his “no more beardos” speech.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
One of Britain’s admirals described it as “the most bold and daring act of the age.”
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Still, hadn’t those admirals back at Sayda Bay told him not to let his cheek be slapped?
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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