Powell F. Carter Jr.

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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]

Born(1931-06-03)June 3, 1931
DiedJune 28, 2017(2017-06-28) (aged 86)
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Powell F. Carter Jr.
Admiral Powell F. Carter Jr. in 1988
Born(1931-06-03)June 3, 1931
DiedJune 28, 2017(2017-06-28) (aged 86)
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years19551991
RankAdmiral
CommandsUS Atlantic Fleet
ConflictsKorean War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (7)
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