captain

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Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The promotion from captain to rear admiral is one of the most competitive in the Navy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

“That’s how the females can return after twenty years to the beach where they were born. Maybe the captain meant for you to follow the people who will lead you on the right path?”

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook