Edward J. Barrett | |
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Birth name | Edward Joseph Barrett |
Nickname(s) | Eddie |
Born | Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. | August 14, 1943
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Coast Guard |
Years of service | 1966–1999 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Relations | Edward Snowden (grandson) |
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.