Powell F. Carter Jr.

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.
Admiral Powell F. Carter Jr.
Born	(1931-06-03)June 3, 1931 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	June 28, 2017(2017-06-28) (aged 86) Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1955–1991
Rank	Admiral
Commands	US Atlantic Fleet
Battles / wars	Korean War
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (7)