rear admiral
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Tweet n. 1. A commissioned rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard above captain and below vice admiral. The rank is split into rear admiral, upper half and rear admiral, lower half (formerly commodore). 2. One who holds this rank or a similar rank in another military organization. |
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