Manson K. Brown
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Manson K. Brown (born 1956) is an American retired U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral (VADM) and public official. His top military decoration is the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal. In 1994, he became the first recipient of the Coast Guard Captain John G. Witherspoon Award for Inspirational Leadership. In 2012, he was honored with the Golden Torch Award by the National Society for Black Engineers. In 2014, he was honored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with the Meritorious Service Award, an honor annually bestowed to a service member in a policy-making position for the highest achievement in military equal opportunity. Off duty, he is an active road cyclist.
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Manson K. Brown | |
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Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction | |
In office March 18, 2015 – January 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Succeeded by | Neil Jacobs |
Deputy Commandant for Mission Support | |
In office May 25, 2010 – May 30, 2014 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Personal details | |
Born | Manson Kevin Brown[1] 1956 (age 67–68) Washington, District of Columbia, U.S. |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Coast Guard |
Years of service | 1978-2014 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Coast Guard Pacific Area Fourteenth Coast Guard District MLC, Pacific |
Battles/wars | September 11 attacks Global War on Terrorism Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Awards | Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Achievement Medal Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal Coast Guard Achievement Medal Iraq Campaign Medal |
Spouse(s) | Herminia Brown |
Relations | 3 children |
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