Background
Picotte, Leonard Francis was born on December 8, 1939 in Calumet, Michigan, United States. Son of Irving René and Maria (Tamborino) Picotte.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Leonard Francis Picotte
Edit Profile
Leonard Francis Picotte, American Naval officer. Decorated Legion of Merit (2); recipient Distinguished Svc. medal. Member Surface Navy Association, United States Ship Wasp Association (honorary), Army and Navy Club, Town Point Club, Hampton Roads Council Navy League (board directors), National Security Industrial Association (Executive Committee Naval Expeditionary Warfare).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Economics cum laude, University Northern Michigan, 1963. Master of Arts in Political Science, San Diego State University, 1975. Graduate with distinction, Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia, 1976.
Master in Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1985.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1963; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1991; commanding officer, United States Ship Marathon, Vietnam, 1971-1973; Executive officer, United States Ship Point Defiance, San Diego, 1976-1978; Executive officer, officer in charge, Surface Warfare Officers' School, Coronado, California, 1978-1980; Executive officer, Naval Station, San Diego, 1980; commanding officer, United States Ship Alamo, San Diego, 1980-1982; surface warfare detailer, Bureau Naval Pers., Washington, 1982-1984; commanding officer, United States Ship Duluth, San Diego, 1986-1988; 1st commanding officer, United States Ship Wasp, 1988-1990; inspector general, Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Command inspector general, Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, 1990-1992; commander, Amphibious Group Two, Norfolk, 1992-1995; retired, 1995; director expeditionary warfare, American Systems Corporation, Chesapeake, Virginia, since 1995.
Achievements
Membership
Member Surface Navy Association, United States Ship Wasp Association (honorary), Army and Navy Club, Town Point Club, Hampton Roads Council Navy League (board directors), National Security Industrial Association (Executive Committee Naval Expeditionary Warfare).
Interests
Connections
Married Sandra Lees Whiteley, July 14, 1984. Children from previous marriage: Mary Elizabeth, Lance, Michael.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Education
-
1963
-
1975
-
1976
-
1985