admiral
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According to myth, Hedberg will be the first of his class to become an admiral.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
Navy rear admiral told the BBC Radio4’s Today program that clearing the mines could take “weeks to months.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
First, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration defended the program through William Readdy, its associate administrator for spaceflight, accompanied by a retired admiral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The last time the Navy promoted a woman from captain to rear admiral was in June 2025, according to an analysis by Task and Purpose, a military-focused publication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
In answer to Simon’s surprised look, she said, “I held a low opinion of the admiral before our trip, but there is something about sharing an adventure that makes friends of the most unlikely companions.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
One of Britain’s admirals described it as “the most bold and daring act of the age.”
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The officers on the original list were selected by a board of admirals that are governed by “precepts” set by the service secretaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
The Pentagon chief has defended the approach, noting that civilian leaders are granted the authority to choose which admirals or generals advise them on military matters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
According to Fidell, the secretary of defense has the authority to demote only flag officers—that is, generals and admirals.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026
These women lived in neighborhoods of swank brownstones and exclusive apartment houses, with doormen dressed like admirals.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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