Powell Frederick Carter Jr. (June 3, 1931 – June 28, 2017) was a 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] He died at the age of 86 in 2017.[3]
Powell F. Carter Jr. | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | June 3, 1931
Died | June 28, 2017 Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, U.S. | (aged 86)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1955–1991 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | US Atlantic Fleet |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (7) |