Diego E. Hernandez
Vice Admiral Diego E. Hernandez First Hispanic to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command(NORAD)
Birth name	Diego Hernandez Sanfeliz
Nickname	Duke
Born	(1934-03-25)March 25, 1934 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Died	July 7, 2017(2017-07-07) (aged 83) Miami Lakes, Florida, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1955-1991
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands held	USS John F. Kennedy USS Truckee Deputy Commander in Chief U.S. Space Command Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command
Battles/wars	Vietnam War
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal

Vice Admiral Diego E. Hernandez (March 25, 1934 – July 7, 2017) was a United States Navy officer. He was the first Hispanic to be named Vice Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). He then underwent flight training and in August 1956, was designated a Naval Aviator.^[1]

Hernandez died on July 7, 2017 from complications of Parkinson's disease at the age of 83.^[2]

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