Kenneth Minihan
| Kenneth Minihan | |
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| 14th Director of the National Security Agency | |
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In office 1996–1999 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | John M. McConnell |
| Succeeded by | Michael Hayden |
| 12th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency | |
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In office 1995–1996 |
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| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | James R. Clapper |
| Succeeded by | Patrick M. Hughes |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 31, 1943 Pampa, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Profession | Intelligence officer |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) National Defense Service Medal (2) Vietnam Service Medal (5) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Air Force
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| Years of service | 1966–1999 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
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| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Kenneth A. Minihan (born December 31, 1943) is a former United States Air Force officer who served as the director of the National Security Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency, retiring on May 1, 1999.
Minihan was born in Pampa, Texas. He entered the United States Air Force in 1966 as a distinguished graduate of the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Florida State University, where he was also a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He served as senior intelligence officer for the Air Force and in other senior staff officer positions in the Pentagon; Headquarters Tactical Air Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.; Electronic Security Command, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas; the Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C.; and the National Security Agency, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. He has commanded squadrons, groups and a major Air Command, both in the United States and overseas. He has been the assistant chief of staff, intelligence, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., and most recently, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Minihan served as the president of the Security Affairs Support Association from 1999 until 2002. He currently serves as a Managing Director in the Paladin Capital Group.
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