Background
Carlsen, Kenneth Leroy was born on December 31, 1939 in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Son of Alvin Marie and Elizabeth Marie (Christensen) Carlsen.
Carlsen, Kenneth Leroy was born on December 31, 1939 in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Son of Alvin Marie and Elizabeth Marie (Christensen) Carlsen.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, 1963; Master of Science in Computer Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1970.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1963; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy commanding officer ship, United States Navy, Oak Harbor, Washington, 1978-1979; Executive officer United States Ship Midway, United States Navy, Yokosuka, Japan, 1980-1981; commanding officer United States Ship White Plains, United States Navy, Yokosuka, Japan, 1983-1984; program coordinator office of chief naval operations, United States Navy, Washington, 1981-1982; director for warfare systems architecture, United States Navy, Washington, 1986-1988; commanding officer United States Ship Independence, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1984-1986; commander naval base, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1989-1991; commander Carrier Group 1, United States Navy, San Diego, 1988-1989; director operations United States Space Command, United States Navy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1991.
Married Carole Lee Adams, March 12, 1966. Children: John Kenneth, Paul David.