Background
Hernandez, Diego Edyl was born on March 25, 1934 in San Juan, P.R. Son of Diego I. and Dolores (San Feliz) Hernandez.
Hernandez, Diego Edyl was born on March 25, 1934 in San Juan, P.R. Son of Diego I. and Dolores (San Feliz) Hernandez.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Illinois Institute Technology, 1955; Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1969.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1955; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1986; various assignments, United States Navy, 1955-1968; member of faculty, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1969-1970; Executive officer, Fighter Squadron 101, Key West, Florida, 1970-1971; officer-in-charge, Fighter Squadron 101, Key West, Florida, 1971; Executive officer, Fighter Squadron 84, Oceana, Virginia, 1971; commanding officer, Fighter Squadron 84, Oceana, Virginia, 1972-1973; staff officer, Naval Air Force Atlantic Staff, Norfolk, Virginia, 1973-1974; commander, Carrier Air Wing 7, Oceana, 1974-1975; officer TAC air plans, Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, 1975-1976; executive assistant, Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, 1976-1978; commanding officer, United States Ship Truckee, Norfolk, 1978-1980; staff officer, Naval Air Force Atlantic Staff, Norfolk, 1980; commanding officer, United States Ship John F. Kennedy, Norfolk, 1980-1981; chief of staff, Naval Air Force Atlantic Staff, Norfolk, 1981-1982; commander, Naval Forces Carribean, Roosevelt Roads, P.R., 1982-1985; commander, Carrier Group 6, Mayport, Florida, 1985-1986; commander, United States Third Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii., 1986-1989; deputy commander-in-chief, vice commander, United States Space Command/North America Air Defense, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, since 1989.
Trustee Illinois Institute Technology, since 1990.
Married Patricia O'Donovan (deceased 1981). Children: Selena Ann, Dolores Ann. Married Sherrill Diane Perkins, April 15, 1984.