John B. Ackerman

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.[1][2]

John B. Ackerman
Birth nameJohn Bevier Ackerman
Nickname(s)Ack Ack
Born(1909-04-29)April 29, 1909
Auburn, New York
DiedJune 13, 1981(1981-06-13) (aged 72)
Beaufort, South Carolina
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1932–1960
Rank Major general
Commands heldThirteenth Air Force 1956–1958
USAFSS 1958–1960 (deputy cmndr)
Vice-Director of the National Security Agency
Battles/warsWorld War II
Cold War

References

  1. "Vice Directors of The National Security Agency". National Security Agency. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  2. "MAJOR GENERAL JOHN B. ACKERMAN". United States Air Force. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
Preceded by
Joseph Wenger
Vice Director of the National Security Agency
November 1953 – June 1956
Succeeded by
John A. Samford


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