Background
Smith, Leighton Warren was born on August 20, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Leighton W. Senior and Sara Wallace (Griffith) Smith.
Smith, Leighton Warren was born on August 20, 1939 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Leighton W. Senior and Sara Wallace (Griffith) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1962; postgraduate, Air Command and Staff College, Montgomery, Alabama, 1973-1974; Master of Science in Psychology, Troy State University, 1974.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1962; advanced through grades to 4 star admiral, United States Navy, 1991; commander Attack Squadron 86, United States Navy, Cecil Field, Florida, 1974-1976; commander, Light Attack Wing One United States Navy, Cecil Field, 1980-1981; commander Carrier Air Wing 15, United States Navy, San Diego, 1976-1978; head commander assignments Naval Military Pers. Command, United States Navy, Arlington, Virginia, 1978-1980; commanding officer, United States Ship Kalamazoo (AOR6) United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1982-1983; assistant chief staff readiness, Naval Air Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1983-1984; commanding officer United States Ship America, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1984-1985; strategic studies group CNO fellow Naval War College, United States Navy, Newport, Rhode Island, 1985-1986; director tactical readiness division OPNAV Chief of NavalOps., United States Navy, Washington, 1986-1988; commander Carrier Group 6, United States Navy, Mayport, Florida, 1988-1989; director operations United States European Command J-3, United States Navy, Stuttgart, Federal Republic Germany, 1989-1991; deputy chief of naval operations for plans, policy and operations, United States Navy, 1991-1994; commander in chief, United States Navy Forces Europe and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allied Forces Southern Europe, 1994-1996; commander joint task force provide promise, United States Navy Forces Europe and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allied Forces Southern Europe, 1994-1996; commander, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Peace Implementation Force, Bosnia, 1995-1996.
Member Meninac Rotary (Jacksonville, Florida), Rotary.
Married Dorothy Dunn McDowell, June 23, 1962. Children: Leighton W. III, Susan Page, DorothyMcDowell.