Edward Joseph Barrett (born August 14, 1943) is a former flag officer in the United States Coast Guard, serving as chief of systems of the Coast Guard from 1996 to 1999.[1] He is the grandfather of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
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| Birth name | Edward Joseph Barrett |
| Nickname(s) | Eddie |
| Born | August 14, 1943 Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 1966–1999 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Relations | Edward Snowden (grandson) |
Early life edit
Barrett was born in the city of Poughkeepsie in the state of New York, United States on August 14, 1943. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1966.
Military career edit
Barrett completed Naval Flight training at NAS Pensacola Florida in 1968.[1] In 1995, he was inducted into the United States Coast Guard Academy hall of fame.[2] He became a senior official with the FBI and was at the Pentagon during the September 11 attacks.
Systems and logistics edit
Barrett has testified before Congress several times in regard to narcotics, explosives, and ship scanning technology.[3]
Family edit
Barrett is married to the former Anne Stokley of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. They have three daughters: Elizabeth Wendy Snowden, Jennifer Barrett, and Julie Barret. He is the former father-in-law of Chief Warrant Officer Lonnie Glenn Snowden Jr., USCG (Ret).
References edit
- ^ a b Biography of Edward Joseph Barrett Citation: Rear Admiral Edward J. Barrett – U.S. Coast Guard Biography.
- ^ Inductees into the Hall of Fame USCG Academy Citation: USCGA Alumni Community - CGA Athletic Hall of Fame, Web
- ^ Coast Guard Missions Review Citation: COAST GUARD MISSIONS REVIEW, ACQUISITIONS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ICEBREAKING, 1996