Earl P. Yates
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Earl Preston "Buddy" Yates (born December 23, 1923) is an American rear admiral for the United States Navy. Yates was the youngest male graduate ever from the academy.[1] He was a former commander of Fleet Air Wing 4. He was also the first commander of the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67).[2] He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Major General rank insignia for the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Rear Adm. Earl P. Yates (Ret.) with USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) Commanding Officer Capt. Dennis E. Fitzpatrick (right) in 2005.
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