Powell F. Carter, Jr. | |
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Admiral Powell F. Carter, Jr. |
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Born | June 3, 1931 |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1955 - 1991 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | US Atlantic Fleet |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Defense 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; and as Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) from 1988 to 1991.[2]