admiral
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Carrier deployments during peacetime are typically six months long, with planners allowing for a few months of potential overrun if needed, said Mark Montgomery, a retired rear admiral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
When Robert Duvall was floundering around in college, his father, a career Navy man who retired with the rank of rear admiral, told him to shape up — and start acting.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
For Ruiz, the Spanish admiral, the exercise’s greatest achievement is refreshing the perishable skill of coordinating resources from so many countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Imposters like Jonathan Carley, who was fined £500 for dressing as a rear admiral without permission, complete with an array of impressive but unearned medals he bought online.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
The Widow Ashton fumbled for her pince-nez as the admiral took the drawing in both hands and gave an admiring whistle.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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