Powell F. Carter Jr.
American naval admiral
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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]
BornJune 3, 1931
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 2017 (aged 86)
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Powell F. Carter Jr. | |
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Admiral Powell F. Carter Jr. in 1988 | |
| Born | June 3, 1931 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 2017 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1955–1991 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | US Atlantic Fleet |
| Conflicts | Korean War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (7) |