Background
Less, Anthony Albert was born on August 31, 1937 in Salem, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph Anthony and Mildred Gertrude (Bair) Less.
Less, Anthony Albert was born on August 31, 1937 in Salem, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph Anthony and Mildred Gertrude (Bair) Less.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Heidelberg College, 1959.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1960, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1991, retired, 1994. Commanding officer United States Ship Wichita (AOR-1), 1979-1981, United States Ship Ranger (CV-61), 1982-1983. Chief of staff Commander 7th Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan, 1983-1984.
Director Political Mil Branch JCS, Washington, 1985-1987. Commander Carrier Group One, Pacific, 1987-1988, Middle East Force, Manama, Bahrain, 1988-1989. Director Plans and Policy Navy Staff, Washington, 1989-1991.
Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Virginia, 1991-1994. President Association Naval Aviation, Washington, 1994—1995. Vice president Military Programs.
Consultant Kaman Aerospace, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 1994-2003. Vice president government programs Kaman Aerospace, Arlington, Virginia, 2001-2003. Senior vice president navy programs Burdeshaw Associates, Ltd., Bethesda, Maryland, 2003-2007.
Member Association Naval Aviation (president 1994), Society Naval Engineers.
Married Leanne Carol Kuhl, March 3, 1962. Children: Robyn, Pamela, Theresa, Christina.