LETTER TO LTGEN VERNON A. WALTERS FROM []

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01731R001900070030-6
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 1, 2006
• Sequence Number: 30
• Publication Date: May 1, 1976
• Content Type: LETTER

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VICE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
1 May 1976
Dear Dick,
I note from comments in the press that you
will be retiring in the near future. I also note
a lot of uncomplimentary nonsense about you in
various articles which I know to be nothing more
than pap.
First of all, I want to say I am sorry to see
you retiring. There are not many Dick Walters'
around, and we can ill afford to lose you. None-
theless, at this stage of your career, I can see
your reasoning for your decision.
I simply want to say that for my money, Dick
Walters is a hell of a guy. I value very much our
past associations and our friendship. I wish you
well in your retirement and the very best of good
fortune in future endeavors.
Most sincerely,
LTGEN Vernon A. Walters, USA
Deputy Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
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