Carlisle Trost | |
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 Trost in 1990 | |
| Born | April 24, 1930 Valmeyer, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 2020 (aged 90) Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1953–1990 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Operations United States Atlantic Fleet United States Seventh Fleet Submarine Group Five Submarine Flotilla One |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Army Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) |
| Other work | Chairman, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association[1] |
Carlisle Albert Herman Trost (April 24, 1930 – September 29, 2020) was a United States Navy officer who served as the 23rd Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from July 1, 1986, to June 29, 1990. He oversaw the Navy during the end of the Cold War, and the preparations for the Gulf War of 1991. He retired from active naval service on July 1, 1990, following completion of a four-year term as CNO.
- ^ "Board of Trustees 2006–2007". U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. Retrieved January 4, 2008.[permanent dead link]