Powell F. Carter Jr.

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Powell F. Carter, Jr.
Admiral Powell F. Carter, Jr.
Born (1931-06-03) June 3, 1931 (age 92)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1955 - 1991
RankAdmiral
Commands heldUS Atlantic Fleet
Battles/warsKorean War
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (7)

Powell Frederick Carter, Jr. (born June 3, 1931) is a retired United States Navy four star admiral who served as Director of the Joint Staff 1985–1987,[1] United States Military Representative, NATO Military Committee (USMILREP) from 1987 to 1988;[citation needed] and as Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) from 1988 to 1991.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ DOD Key Officials 1984–2004, Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 2004. Accessed online 2010-02-03.
  2. ^ He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1955. A Brief History Of The U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Navy. Accessed online 2010-02-03.