Barbara McNamara
Barbara McNamara | |
|---|---|
| 15th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency | |
| In office 1997–2000 | |
| Preceded by | William P. Crowell |
| Succeeded by | William B. Black, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1942 Clinton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 2026 (aged 83) |
| Profession | Linguist, intelligence official |
| Awards | National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal |
| Nickname | "BAM" |
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Barbara A. McNamara (April 30, 1942 – January 17, 2026) was an American linguist. She was the NSA's Deputy Director from October 1997 until June 2000. She was succeeded by William B. Black, Jr.