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'''Brian Bentley Brown''' |
'''Brian Bentley Brown'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/99th-congress/936 |title=PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986) |date=March 19, 1986 |website=U.S. Congress |access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref> (born September 10, 1964)<ref>{{cite book |title=Birth Index, 1905-1995 |publisher=State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics |location=Sacramento, California}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DD8BVZeVFP4C&pg=PA121 |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty |date=October 1, 1990 |page=121 |publisher=Bureau of Naval Personnel |access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref> is a retired [[United States Navy]] [[Vice admiral (United States)|vice admiral]] and navigator who last served as commander of the [[U.S. Naval Information Forces]] from June 2018 to May 2021. Brian became the second naval officer to assume the NAVIFOR office since it was established. In 1990, he served as a surface warfare officer and was subsequently transferred to the navy's operational arm oceanography command. He was also appointed as the chief of the Navy Space Cadre. As a navigator and administrator, he served aboard aircraft carriers, including {{USS|La Salle|AGF-3|6}} and {{USS|Theodore Roosevelt|CVN-71|6}}.<ref name="publicnavymill" /><ref name=":0" /> |
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As a deputy commander, Brown was assigned to command the [[Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command]], administration officer of |
As a deputy commander, Brown was assigned to command the [[Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command]], administration officer of {{USS|Frederick|LST-1184|6}}, team officer for [[Destroyer squadron|third destroyer squadron]], and [[Chief of Naval Operations]] for [[Information warfare]].<ref name="publicnavymill">{{Cite web|url=https://www.public.navy.mil/fltfor/navifor/Pages/VADM_Brown.aspx|title=Pages - Leadership - Biographies|website=www.public.navy.mil}}</ref> He was later promoted from [[Rear admiral (United States)|rear admiral]] to vice admiral before assuming the NAVIFOR office.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ocala.com/news/20180712/us-navy-service-runs-deep-in-brown-family|title=U.S. Navy service runs deep in Brown family|first=Andy Fillmore|last=Correspondent|website=Ocala.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Flag Officer Announcements|url=https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/1434807/flag-officer-announcements/|website=U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/331540/us-naval-academy-midshipman-2019-summer-cruise-visits-naval-information-forces|title=U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 2019 Summer Cruise Visits Naval Information Forces|website=DVIDS}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Brian Brown graduated in 1986 from the [[U.S. Naval Academy]] with a [[Bachelor of Science]] in [[Oceanography]],<ref name="publicnavymill"/> and then went to the [[Scripps Institution of Oceanography]] at the [[University of California, San Diego]] where he earned a [[Master of Science]] in Oceanography in 1987.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/scripps-alumnus-highlight-qa-rear-admiral-brian-brown |title=Scripps Alumnus Highlight: Q&A with Rear Admiral Brian Brown |first=Brittany |last=Hook |date=April 24, 2018 |publisher=Scripps Institution of Oceanography |location=San Diego, California |access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref> Later from the [[Naval Postgraduate School]], he completed an MSc in Meteorology and [[Physical Oceanography]] in 1997.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/36733127.pdf |title=Graduation Exercises |date=June 19, 1997 |page=20 |publisher=Naval Postgraduate School |location=Monterey, California |access-date=2021-06-23}}</ref> |
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As part of [[United States Naval Forces Europe]], Brown served in [[United States Sixth Fleet|Sixth Fleet]] as oceanographer on the staff of commander for |
As part of [[United States Naval Forces Europe]], Brown served in [[United States Sixth Fleet|Sixth Fleet]] as oceanographer on the staff of commander for {{USS|La Salle|AGF-3}}. He was assigned to command the naval oceanographic offices, including [[Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command]] at [[Jacksonville]] as well as [[San Diego]]. As a placement officer, and assistant oceanography community manager, he was assigned to the [[Navy Personnel Command]] and executive assistant to the navigator in the [[Office of the Chief of Naval Operations]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=666|title=Navy.mil Leadership Biographies|website=www.navy.mil}}</ref> |
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In June 2014, Brown served as deputy commander of [[United States Strategic Command]] for JFCC component [[Joint Functional Component Command for Space and Global Strike]] and later in November, he was appointed to the Space Cadre of US |
In June 2014, Brown served as deputy commander of [[United States Strategic Command]] for JFCC component [[Joint Functional Component Command for Space and Global Strike]] and later in November, he was appointed to the Space Cadre of US Navy.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.stratcom.mil/Portals/8/Documents/Bios/CD,%2520JFCC-Space%2520RADM%2520Brian%2520Brown%2520bio.pdf |title=Rear Admiral Brian B. Brown}}</ref> |
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Brown was relieved as commander of NAVIFOR by Vice Admiral [[Kelly Aeschbach]] on May 7, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jacquelynn|last=Fisher|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/news/395953/navifor-holds-change-command|title=NAVIFOR Holds Change of Command|date=2021-05-07|access-date=2021-05-08|website=Defense Visual Information Distribution Service}}</ref> His retirement ceremony was held on July 1, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/26569|title=WEBCAST: VADM BROWN'S RETIREMENT CEREMONY|access-date=2021-07-02|website=DVIDS}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{s-ttl|title=Commander of the [[Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command]]|years=2012–2014}} |
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{{s-ttl|title=Deputy Commander of the [[Joint Functional Component Command for Space]]|years=2014–2017}} |
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{{s-bef|before=[[Nancy A. Norton]]}} |
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{{s-ttl|title=Director of Warfare Integration of the [[United States Navy]]|years=???–2017}} |
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{{s-bef|before=[[Matthew J. Kohler]]}} |
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{{s-ttl|title=Commander of [[U.S. Naval Information Forces|Naval Information Forces]]|years=2018–2021}} |
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{{s-aft|after=[[Kelly Aeschbach|Kelly A. Aeschbach]]}} |
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 20 October 2024
Brian B. Brown | |
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 Vice Admiral Brian B. Brown, May 2018 | |
| Birth name | Brian Bentley Brown |
| Born | September 10, 1964 Garden Grove, California |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  U.S. Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–2021 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Other work | U.S. Naval Information Forces (Commander) |
Brian Bentley Brown[1] (born September 10, 1964)[2][3] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral and navigator who last served as commander of the U.S. Naval Information Forces from June 2018 to May 2021. Brian became the second naval officer to assume the NAVIFOR office since it was established. In 1990, he served as a surface warfare officer and was subsequently transferred to the navy's operational arm oceanography command. He was also appointed as the chief of the Navy Space Cadre. As a navigator and administrator, he served aboard aircraft carriers, including USS La Salle and USS Theodore Roosevelt.[4][5]
As a deputy commander, Brown was assigned to command the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, administration officer of USS Frederick, team officer for third destroyer squadron, and Chief of Naval Operations for Information warfare.[4] He was later promoted from rear admiral to vice admiral before assuming the NAVIFOR office.[5][6][7]
Biography
[edit]Brian Brown graduated in 1986 from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography,[4] and then went to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego where he earned a Master of Science in Oceanography in 1987.[8] Later from the Naval Postgraduate School, he completed an MSc in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography in 1997.[9]
As part of United States Naval Forces Europe, Brown served in Sixth Fleet as oceanographer on the staff of commander for USS La Salle (AGF-3). He was assigned to command the naval oceanographic offices, including Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command at Jacksonville as well as San Diego. As a placement officer, and assistant oceanography community manager, he was assigned to the Navy Personnel Command and executive assistant to the navigator in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.[10]
In June 2014, Brown served as deputy commander of United States Strategic Command for JFCC component Joint Functional Component Command for Space and Global Strike and later in November, he was appointed to the Space Cadre of US Navy.[11]
Brown was relieved as commander of NAVIFOR by Vice Admiral Kelly Aeschbach on May 7, 2021.[12] His retirement ceremony was held on July 1, 2021.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "PN936 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986)". U.S. Congress. March 19, 1986. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ Birth Index, 1905-1995. Sacramento, California: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 121. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ a b Correspondent, Andy Fillmore. "U.S. Navy service runs deep in Brown family". Ocala.com.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
- ^ "U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 2019 Summer Cruise Visits Naval Information Forces". DVIDS.
- ^ Hook, Brittany (April 24, 2018). "Scripps Alumnus Highlight: Q&A with Rear Admiral Brian Brown". San Diego, California: Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ Graduation Exercises (PDF). Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School. June 19, 1997. p. 20. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ "Navy.mil Leadership Biographies". www.navy.mil.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Brian B. Brown" (PDF).
- ^ Fisher, Jacquelynn (2021-05-07). "NAVIFOR Holds Change of Command". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
- ^ "WEBCAST: VADM BROWN'S RETIREMENT CEREMONY". DVIDS. Retrieved 2021-07-02.