Navy Taps Kevin J. Brown for Promotion to Rear Admiral
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Navy Taps Kevin J. Brown for Promotion to Rear Admiral

Brown, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific in San Diego, was nominated for appointment to the two-star grade of rear admiral, the Department of War said.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 16, 2026, 12:32 PM ET

Navy Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown was nominated for promotion to the two-star grade of rear admiral, elevating the officer who leads the service’s Pacific medical enterprise.