admiral

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A single prediction delivered to Congress by a U.S. admiral six years ago has shaped military strategy and spurred billions of dollars in spending in preparation for a potentially catastrophic conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Pablo Caicedo, a retired admiral who last year was the head of Ecuador’s Navy, said U.S. military support is crucial for fighting gangs that have expanded into illegal gold mining in Ecuador’s remote jungle regions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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

While many would have been shocked to see a retired teacher posing as a fake admiral at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony, for a secretive group of ex-services personnel it was unsurprising.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

As the doors to the ballroom were flung open and the other guests came in, the admiral sidled up to Penelope and spoke quietly into her ear.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood