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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Admiral_of_the_NavyAdmiral of the Navy - Wikipedia

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   Admiral of the Navy. Admiral of the Navy was the highest-possible rank in the United States Navy, prior to the creation of fleet admiral in 1944. The rank is considered to be at least equivalent to that of a five-star admiral, [2] with Admiral George Dewey being the only officer to be appointed to the rank.

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     Chester William Nimitz ( / ˈnɪmɪts /; February 24, 1885 –...

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     Admiral of the Navy (United States) (1903-1917) Ambiguity...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_United_States_NavyList of United States Navy four-star admirals - Wikipedia

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   This is a complete list of four-star admirals in the United States Navy. The rank of admiral (or full admiral, or four-star admiral) is the highest rank normally achievable in the U.S. Navy. It ranks above vice admiral ( three-star admiral) and below fleet admiral ( five-star admiral ). There have been 278 four-star admirals in the history of ...

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   Can a Navy officer be a fleet admiral?

   • No officers have been appointed to the rank of fleet admiral since William Halsey. The rank of fleet admiral is still maintained as a rank of the U.S. Navy, and could again be bestowed, pending approval of the United States Senate. However, the President, with consent from the Senate, may award a fifth star at any time they see fit.

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   What is an admiral of the fleet?

   • An admiral of the fleet is typically senior to an admiral . It is also a generic term for a senior admiral in command of a large group of ships, comprising a fleet or, in some cases, a group of fleets. If actually a rank, its name can vary depending on the country.

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   When did Admiral Nimitz die?

   • Nimitz died in 1966 with no further fleet admirals appointed since. No officers have been appointed to the rank of fleet admiral since William Halsey. The rank of fleet admiral is still maintained as a rank of the U.S. Navy, and could again be bestowed, pending approval of the United States Senate.

   Fleet admiral (United States) - Wikipedia

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   What is a five-star rank of Fleet Admiral?

   • A proper five-star rank of fleet admiral was created in 1944 in order to give United States military officers comparable rank to five-star officers of allied nations. The rank of fleet admiral was created by an Act of Congress for four officers to hold on a temporary basis under Pub.L. 78-482 on December 14, 1944.

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4. www.navy.mil › LeadershipLeadership - United States Navy

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   Admiral James W. Kilby. ... United States Navy. Chief of Information. Attn: US Navy. 1200 Navy Pentagon. Washington DC 20350-1200. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil