Kent Lee
Kent Liston Lee (July 28, 1923 – August 11, 2017) was a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy. The 36-year veteran of the Navy saw combat in World War II and commanded the aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN-65) during the Vietnam War. He was best known for his work in driving the development and procurement of the F/A-18 Hornet.
| Kent Lee | |
|---|---|
 VADM Lee while Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65) | |
| Birth name | Kent Liston Lee |
| Born | July 28, 1923 Florence County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 2017 (aged 94) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Attack Squadron 46 Carrier Air Wing Six USS Alamo (LSD-33) USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Naval Air Systems Command |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Lee died in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 11, 2017 at the age of 94.[1]
Kent Lee Media
Capt. Kent Lee (left standing) taking command of the USS Enterprise.
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