Ann Z. Caracristi
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Ann Z. Caracristi (born February 1, 1921) is an American cryptanalyst, former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency,[1] where she served at various positions over a 40-year career. She served as a member of the Secretary of Defense Joint Security Commission and President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. She became the first woman at NSA to be promoted to GS-18 rank, in 1975. He was born in Bronxville, New York.[2]
In 2002, her name was given to a Naval Intelligence Professionals's award.[3]
[edit] Rewards
- 1980 - Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.
[edit] References
- ^ Former Deputy Directors NSA website.
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- ^ Ann Caracristi Award on the Naval Intelligence website
- Ann Z. Caracristi short biography on the NSA website.
- Biographical Information on the Federation of American Scientists website.
| Preceded by Robert E. Drake |
Deputy Director of the National Security Agency April 1980–July 1982 |
Succeeded by Robert E. Rich |
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