Kenneth Minihan
Kenneth Minihan | |
|---|---|
| 14th Director of the National Security Agency | |
| In office February 16, 1996 – 1999 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | John M. McConnell |
| Succeeded by | Michael Hayden |
| 12th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency | |
| In office 1995 – February 16, 1996 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | James R. Clapper |
| Succeeded by | Patrick M. Hughes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1943 Pampa, Texas, United States |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Profession | Intelligence officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1966–1999 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Air Intelligence Agency Air Force Intelligence Command 6917th Electronic Security Group 12th Tactical Intelligence Squadron 6941st Electronic Security Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) |
Kenneth A. Minihan (born December 31, 1943) is a former United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the director of the National Security Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency, retiring on May 1, 1999.