William Kevin Lescher (born 1958)[1] is a retired four-star admiral in the United States Navy who last served as the 41st Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

[2] Lescher was also the "Old Goat", the longest serving Naval Academy graduate on active duty, from 2018 to 2022.

A native of Highland Park, Illinois,[3] he graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1980.

[4][5] Trained as a helicopter pilot, Lescher served with HSL-36 and HSL-44 and later commanded HSL-48, HSL-40, the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, Expeditionary Strike Group Five and Task Forces 51/59 in Bahrain.

[6] In May 2020, Lescher was nominated by President Donald Trump for promotion to admiral and assignment as the next Vice Chief of Naval Operations.