Walter Carter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1981. In his early career he was a Naval aviator, culminating with commands of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson. He was the 54th President of the U.S. Naval War College in 2013, and from 2014 to 2019 he served as the 62d Superintendent of U.S. Naval Academy, retiring in 2019 as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.
Sponsored by:
Walter
E.
Carter
, Jr.
November 4, 1959
–
Born:
Burrillville
,
Rhode Island
Home:
Burrillville
,
Rhode Island
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Carter reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Carter reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Navy, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat “V” for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.