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A former second in command of the Navy is accused of using his influence to steer a military training contract to a company in exchange for a $500,000-year job and stock options. Retired Adm. Robert Burke was arrested Friday on charges including conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery and performing acts affecting a personal financial interest, the Justice Department said. Also arrested were the company’s co-CEOs, Yongchul “Charlie” Kim and Meghan Messenger, who were charged with conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery. Their company was identified in reports as New York City-based Next Jump, w…