July 25, 2020

Passing of Rear Adm. Lester R. Smith, USNR (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Rear Admiral Lester Robert "Bob" Smith, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired) on July 22, 2020 at age 90. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1947, was commissioned in 1951, and served as an aviator until his retirement in 1986 as Flag Support for Commander, Naval Reserve Command. He flew 132