Robert E. Rich

For the food-processing pioneer and executive, see Robert E. Rich, Sr. For the Chairman of Rich Products Corporation, see Robert E. Rich, Jr.
Robert E. Rich
10th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency
In office
31 July 1982 – 3 July 1986
Preceded byAnn Z. Caracristi
Succeeded byCharles R. Lord
Personal details
BornRobert Ellett Rich
(1926-12-15)December 15, 1926
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 2025(2025-09-21) (aged 98)
Olney, Maryland, U.S.
SpouseKathleen Rich
Professionintelligence consultant and official
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Robert Ellett Rich (December 15, 1926 – September 21, 2025) was an American intelligence official who was Deputy Director of the National Security Agency from 1982 to 1986 during which time he was the highest ranking civilian in the agency, working on internal management. He was also a "Far East expert".

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