| Kent J. Carroll | |
| Birth Date: | 22 August 1926 |
| Birth Place: | Newton, Iowa, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Branch: | United States Navy |
| Serviceyears: | 1944–1983 |
| Rank: | Vice admiral |
| Commands: | Military Sealift Command USS Blue Ridge |
Kent Jean Carroll (August 22, 1926 – August 11, 2019) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy.[1] He commanded the Military Sealift Command until his retirement around 1983. His awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Defense Distinguished Service Medal.[2] He is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame.[3]
He served as the first Commanding Officer of USS Blue Ridge[4] Carroll died August 11, 2019.[5]