Lincoln D. Faurer

Lincoln D. Faurer
Lieutenant General Lincoln D. Faurer
Nickname(s)Linc
Born(1928-02-07)February 7, 1928
Medford, Massachusetts, United States
DiedNovember 7, 2014(2014-11-07) (aged 86)
McLean, Virginia, United States
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1950–1985
RankLieutenant general
CommandsNational Security Agency
71st Missile Warning Wing
16th Surveillance Squadron
Battles / warsKorean War
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit

Lieutenant General Lincoln D. Faurer (February 7, 1928 – November 7, 2014) was United States Air Force officer who served as director of the National Security Agency and chief of the Central Security Service from 1981 to 1985.