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'''William Kevin Lescher''' (born 1958) is a vice admiral in the [[United States Navy]]. He serves as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Integration of Capabilities and Resources. A native of [[Highland Park, Illinois]],<ref>[http://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/United_States_Naval_Academy_Lucky_Bag_Yearbook/1980/Page_501.html]</ref> he graduated from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1980.<ref>[https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/1656628/passing-the-decanter-the-us-naval-academy-way/]</ref><ref>[https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/315201]</ref> Trained as a helicopter pilot, Lescher served with HSL-36 and [[HSM-74|HSL-44]] and later commanded HSL-48, HSL-40 and the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing.<ref>[https://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=543]</ref> |
'''William Kevin Lescher''' (born 1958) is a vice admiral in the [[United States Navy]]. He serves as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Integration of Capabilities and Resources. A native of [[Highland Park, Illinois]],<ref>[http://www.e-yearbook.com/yearbooks/United_States_Naval_Academy_Lucky_Bag_Yearbook/1980/Page_501.html]</ref> he graduated from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1980.<ref>[https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/1656628/passing-the-decanter-the-us-naval-academy-way/]</ref><ref>[https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/315201]</ref> Trained as a helicopter pilot, Lescher served with HSL-36 and [[HSM-74|HSL-44]] and later commanded HSL-48, HSL-40 and the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing.<ref>[https://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=543]</ref> |
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He has been recognized as the Association of Naval Aviation’s HSL Pilot of the Year, the Naval Helicopter Association’s Regional Pilot of the Year and the Naval Air Warfare Center’s Rotary Wing Test Pilot of the Year. |
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In May 2020, Lescher was nominated by President [[Donald Trump]] for promotion to [[admiral (United States)|admiral]] and assignment as the next [[Vice Chief of Naval Operations]].<ref>[https://www.congress.gov/nomination/116th-congress/1771 PN1771 — Vice Adm. William K. Lescher — Navy]</ref> |
In May 2020, Lescher was nominated by President [[Donald Trump]] for promotion to [[admiral (United States)|admiral]] and assignment as the next [[Vice Chief of Naval Operations]].<ref>[https://www.congress.gov/nomination/116th-congress/1771 PN1771 — Vice Adm. William K. Lescher — Navy]</ref> |
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| Nickname(s) | Bill |
| Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1980–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Expeditionary Strike Group 5 Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing HSL-40 HSL-48 |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) |
William Kevin Lescher (born 1958) is a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He serves as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Integration of Capabilities and Resources. A native of Highland Park, Illinois,[1] he graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1980.[2][3] Trained as a helicopter pilot, Lescher served with HSL-36 and HSL-44 and later commanded HSL-48, HSL-40 and the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing.[4]
He has been recognized as the Association of Naval Aviation’s HSL Pilot of the Year, the Naval Helicopter Association’s Regional Pilot of the Year and the Naval Air Warfare Center’s Rotary Wing Test Pilot of the Year.
In May 2020, Lescher was nominated by President Donald Trump for promotion to admiral and assignment as the next Vice Chief of Naval Operations.[5]
Awards and decorations
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Naval Aviator insignia |
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Command at Sea insignia |
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
 
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Defense Superior Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters |
 
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Legion of Merit with two gold award stars |
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Meritorious Service Medal with three award stars |
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Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal |
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Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with award star |
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
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Navy Unit Commendation |
 
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Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with two bronze service stars |
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Navy "E" Ribbon with three Battle E awards |
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Navy Expeditionary Medal |
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National Defense Service Medal with service star |
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Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with two service stars |
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Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon |
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Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) |
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Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal |
References
Categories:
- 1958 births
- Living people
- People from Highland Park, Illinois
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- Military personnel from Illinois
- United States Naval Aviators
- Naval Postgraduate School alumni
- United States Naval Test Pilot School alumni
- Harvard Business School alumni
- Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal
- Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- United States Navy vice admirals