Rear Admiral Brother Manson K. Brown Honored for His Commitment
Brother Manson K. Brown
12 Spring 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rear Admiral Brother Manson K. Brown was honored at a “Salute to Diversity” Reception with a Thurgood Marshall Flag Officers Award. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) joined with 47 public historically black colleges and universities to honor African-American flag officers of the U.S. Armed Forces. The 14th Coast Guard District Commander, Brother Manson K. Brown, was honored for his commitment to service and leadership that embodies the qualities of the late Justice Thurgood Marshall, former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The “Salute to Diversity” Reception was held at Gallup world headquarters in Washington, D.C. Brother Brown is a Washington, D.C. native, growing up in northwest D.C., and graduating from Saint John’s College High School. Active in the community, Brown is a
member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and immediate past president of the National Naval Officers Association, Inc. “I am pleased and privileged to be linked with a statesman such as Thurgood Marshall,” said Brother Brown, a civil engineer who has risen through the ranks of the U.S. Coast Guard to command the service’s largest geographic district. “This is truly a humbling experience and I am honored to build upon Justice Marshall’s legacy by furthering his commitment to leadership.” “I have thoroughly enjoyed my years in the United States Coast Guard and I recommend a career in our service to any young person looking for adventure and opportunities for professional growth,” says Brother Brown, a 1978 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. “Officer or enlisted, the Coast Guard offers opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment.”
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