Bobby Ray Inman

Admiral and intelligence officer

Bobby Ray Inman - Admiral and intelligence officer
Born

April 4th, 1931
94 years ago

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Served as an admiral in the United States Navy and held significant positions within the U.S. intelligence community. Contributed to the development and implementation of various intelligence operations and strategies. Served as Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and later headed the National Security Agency. Played a pivotal role in modernizing intelligence capabilities during crucial periods of U.S. military engagement.

Served as Deputy Director of the CIA

Led the National Security Agency

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