William K. Lescher
William K. Lescher | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Bill |
| Born | 1958 (age 66–67) Highland Park, Illinois, US |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1980–2022 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Vice Chief of Naval Operations Expeditionary Strike Group 5 Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing HSL-40 HSL-48 |
| Battles / wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) |
William Kevin Lescher (born 1958) is a retired four-star admiral in the United States Navy who last served as the 41st Vice Chief of Naval Operations. He held this office from May 29, 2020, to September 2, 2022. Lescher was also the "Old Goat", the longest serving Naval Academy graduate on active duty, from 2018 to 2022.