admiral

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A single prediction delivered by a U.S. admiral six years ago has shaped military strategy for a potentially catastrophic conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“They are doing full-blown rehearsals, across multi-domains, and from multi-directions on attack scenarios,” the retired admiral said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

At his police interview, Carley said the reason he dressed up as a fake admiral was to feel a sense of "belonging and affirmation".

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The Widow Ashton was dressed all in black and seated on the other side of the admiral.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood