Lincoln D. Faurer
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Lieutenant General Lincoln D. Faurer (February 7, 1928 – November 7, 2014) was United States Air Force officer who served as director of the National Security Agency and chief of the Central Security Service from 1981 to 1985.
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Lincoln D. Faurer | |
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Nickname(s) | Linc |
Born | (1928-02-07)February 7, 1928 Medford, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | November 7, 2014(2014-11-07) (aged 86) McLean, Virginia, United States |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1950–1985 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | National Security Agency 71st Missile Warning Wing 16th Surveillance Squadron |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
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