admiral

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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

Navy admiral said in a post on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 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 frigate Kimon is named after a 5th century BCE Athenian admiral, who was the son of the victorious general at the Battle of Marathon, Miltiadis.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

The admiral emerged from the tent and began to walk into the woods, calling, “Here, Bertha old girl. Come to Fawsy. I have wittle ostrich tweats for you!”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood