PITTSBURG, IL, January 10, 2025 - Vice Admiral Nancy E. Brown has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

With a wealth of professional and military experience, VADM Brown has excelled as the vice chair of the board of directors at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Her journey began as an Officer in the United States Navy in 1974, a role she held until her retirement in 2009. Her first assignment was at the Naval Communications Station in Norfolk, Virginia, and she went on to serve in Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Japan. Notably, she returned to the United States to serve with the Joint Tactical Command, Control, and Communications Agency and as the executive officer at the Naval Communications Station in San Diego.

Over the years, VADM Brown also leveraged her considerable expertise with the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station in Maine, the National Security Council at the White House, and the White House Military Office, where she served as deputy director. After the tum of the century, she dedicated herself to Space, Information Warfare, Command and Control, and the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Similarly, VADM Brown became the first multi-national force Iraq C6 headquartered in Baghdad.

VADM Brown's commitment to staying abreast of industry changes is unwavering. She aligns herself with the Armed Forced Communications Electronic Association and the United States Naval Institute, ensuring she remains at the forefront of her field.

VADM Brown's outstanding military achievements have not gone unnoticed. She has been honored numerous times, earning a National Defense Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, a Global War on Terrorism Medal, an Armed Forces Service Medal, and an Iraq Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars. Her accolades also include a Meritorious Service Medal, a Bronze Star Medal, a Defense Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, a Defense Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and a Defense Superior Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.

While her career has been filled with highlights VADM Brown takes the most pride in helping to establish a dedicated career field for information technology within the United States Navy. Prior to her efforts, the Navy lacked a structured community for IT professionals. Post-retirement, she also helped to found the Veterans Honor Flight program in her hometown. She organized the inaugural flight, which took a group of World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. Another standout moment in her career has been her unwavering commitment to Stephens College, where she helped to establish a program deigned to support Women Veterans, Mission Promised Kept (MPK). MPK is designed to address those barriers that Women Veterans alone face and support their pursuit of a successful civilian career and productive life.

Though hard work and dedication have brought her far in her career VADM Brown credits her success to her strong work ethic and ability to overcome challenges. She intends to enhance her involvement with Stephens College and devote more leisure time to traveling with her husband, as they both cherish exploring new places together. These personal achievements and future plans make her a relatable and inspiring figure.

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