Edward J. Barrett

For other people named Edward Joseph Barrett, see Edward Barrett.
Edward J. Barrett
Birth name Edward Joseph Barrett
Nickname(s) Eddie
Born (1946-08-00)August , 1946
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Coast Guard
Years of service 1966 - 1999
Rank Rear Admiral

Rear Admiral Edward Joseph Barrett is a flag officer in the United States Coast Guard Serving as Chief of Systems of the United States Coast Guard serving from 1996-1999.[1] He is the grandfather of former Booz Allen Hamilton contractor Edward J. Snowden.

Early life

Barrett was born in the city of Poughkeepsie in the state of New York, United States in 1943. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1966.

Military career

Barrett received a Bachelor of Science From the US Coast Guard Academy, and a Master of Industrial Administration in 1975 from Purdue University. Barrett completed Naval Flight training at NAS Pensacola Florida in 1968.[1] In 1995, Barrett was inducted into the United States Coast Guard Academy hall of fame.[2]

Systems & Logistics

Admiral Barrett has worked primarily in Systems and Logistics Acquisition Directorate of the USCG, dealing primarily with technology and other equipment acquisition, including associated support staffing contracts for hiring of technology personnel.

Admiral Barrett has testified before Congress several times in regards to narcotics, explosives, and ship scanning technology.[3]

Family

Barrett is the father of Wendy Elizabeth Snowden, Jennifer Barrett, and Julie Barret. He is the former father in law of Chief Warrant Officer (Aviation Maintenance 4) Lonnie Snowden (Ret) USCG.

References

  1. 1 2 Biography of Edward Joseph Barrett Citation: Rear Admiral Edward J. Barrett - U.S. Coast Guard Biography.
  2. ↑ Inductees into the Hall of Fame USCG Academy Citation: USCGA Alumni Community - CGA Athletic Hall of Fame, Web
  3. ↑ Coast Guard Missions Review Citation: COAST GUARD MISSIONS REVIEW, ACQUISITIONS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ICEBREAKING, 1996
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