John Michael McConnell
John Michael McConnell (born July 26, 1943 in Greenville , South Carolina ) is a former American Vice Admiral (service: 1967-1996) and a senior US government official. He was sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by President George W. Bush on February 13, 2007 and took office on February 20. From May 22, 1992 to February 22, 1996 he was the director of the National Security Agency (NSA).
Life
McConnell grew up in South Carolina and studied at North Greenville Junior College , public administration at George Washington University , global communications at National Defense University , strategic intelligence at National Defense Intelligence College, and economics at Furman University .
Awards
Selection of decorations, sorted based on the Order of Precedence of Military Awards :
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit (2 ×) -
Meritorious Service Medal (2 ×) -
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 ×)
Career
- Naval Investigative Service, Japan, 1967-1968
- Commander of Middle East Force Operations, 1971-1974
- Executive assistant to Director of Naval Intelligence, 1986–1987
- Chief of Naval Forces Division at National Security Agency, 1987–1988
- Director of Intelligence (N2) Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet, 1989–1990
- Intelligence Director for Joint Chiefs of Staff , 1990–1992
- Director of the National Security Agency , 1992–1996
- Senior Vice President Booz Allen Hamilton , 1996-2006
- Director of National Intelligence , since 2007
Web links
- John Michael McConnell in nndb (English)
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | McConnell, John Michael |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American officer and senior government official |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 26, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Greenville , South Carolina |