Charles Q. Brown Jr.
Charles Q. Brown, Jr. | |
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| Birth name | Charles Q. Brown, Jr. |
| Born | 1962 San Antonio, Texas |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1985 – present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Awards | Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Defense Superior Service Medal Bronze Star Aerial Achievement Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Combat Readiness Medal National Defense Service Medal with bronze star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korea Defense Service Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal NATO Medal Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit (Samil Medal) |
Charles Q. Brown Jr. (born 1962) is commander of the United States Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia. As the air component commander for United States Central Command, he is responsible for developing contingency plans and conducting air operations in a 20-nation area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia.[1]
Early Education
Brown's active duty career began in 1984, when he was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He was a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.
In 1994, he earned a master's degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In 2012, the Texas Tech Alumni Association declared Charles Q. Brown Jr., a "Distinguished Graduate" of Texas Tech University.[2] [3]
Career
At the time of his promotion to flag rank, he was commander of the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base in Italy.[4]
He has served in a variety of positions at the squadron and wing level, including an assignment to the United States Air Force Weapons School as an F-16 instructor. His notable staff tours include aide-de-camp to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force; director, Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Executive Action Group; and deputy director, operations, U.S. Central Command. He also served as a national defense fellow at the Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, VA.[1]
Brown has commanded a fighter squadron, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, and two fighter wings. Prior to his current assignment, he served as director, operations, strategic deterrence, and nuclear integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe—Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He is a command pilot with more than 2,890 flying hours, including 95 combat hours.[1]
Major Awards and Decorations
Brown is the recipient of the following awards:
Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Aerial Achievement Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Combat Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, NATO Medal, Order of National Security Merit Samil Medal (Republic of Korea).[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "USAF bio of Charles Q. Brown Jr". Retrieved 2015-10-25.
- ^ "Brig. Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr". Texas Techsan. Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University Alumni Association. p. 26.
- ^ Karney, Katelyn (2012-03-04). "People". Texas Techsan. Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech Alumni Association. p. 10.
- ^ O'Connor, Michael (2009-08-09). "Wing commander promoted to brigadier general". Inside USAFE. Retrieved 2011-08-20.