As far as I've been able to tell, he's still a Marine admiral. Even though the Navy here doesn't seem to want help with their law-enforcing, the Marines still aren't pirates like us.

[he bends down to wet his fingers and then cup a little of the water. Yep, it does taste fresh and untainted. Perfect.]

I don't know what to expect, but I reserve a right to say 'I told you so' if he appears on the opposite side as us someday.