John B. Ackerman
John B. Ackerman  | |
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| Birth name | John Bevier Ackerman | 
| Nickname(s) | Ack Ack | 
| Born | April 29, 1909 Auburn, New York, U.S.  | 
| Died | June 13, 1981 (aged 72) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.  | 
| Allegiance | United States of America | 
| Branch | United States Air Force | 
| Years of service | 1932–1960 | 
| Rank | Major general | 
| Commands | Thirteenth Air Force 1956–1958 USAFSS 1958–1960 (deputy cmndr) Vice-Director of the National Security Agency  | 
| Battles / wars | World War II Cold War  | 
John Bevier Ackerman (April 29, 1909 – June 13, 1981) was the second vice director of the National Security Agency of the United States and a major general of the United States Air Force.