Brendan McLane explained

Brendan R. McLane
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Navy
Serviceyears:	1990–present
Rank:	Vice Admiral
Commands:	Naval Surface Forces Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Carrier Strike Group 10 Navy Recruiting Command Task Force 55 Coalition Task Force 152 Destroyer Squadron 50
Battles:	Iraq War
Alma Mater:	United States Naval Academy (BS) Troy University (MPA) United States Naval War College (MNSA)

Brendan Reid McLane^[1] (born 1968)^[2] is a United States Navy vice admiral and surface warfare officer who has served as the commander of Naval Surface Forces and Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet since December 21, 2023.^[3] He most recently served as Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic from May 2021 to June 2023. He previously served as Special Assistant to the commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command, with terms as commander of Carrier Strike Group 10 from May to December 2020 and commander of Navy Recruiting Command from July 2018 to April 2020.^{[4] [5]}

A 1990 graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in history, McLane also earned a Master of Science degree in public administration from Troy University, as well as a master's degree in national security affairs from the Naval War College. He completed Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Seminar XXI and the Naval Operational Planning Course (now the Maritime Advanced Warfighting School).^{[6] [7]}

In April 2023, McLane was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as commander of Naval Surface Forces and Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.^{[8] [9]}

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Notes and References

1. Web site: PN1011 — Navy, 101st Congress (1989–1990). 2021-06-05. U.S. Navy.
2. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 198 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 2021-06-06.
3. Web site: Anderson. Zachary. Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Holds Change of Command. 2023-12-21. 2023-12-22. Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Naval Base San Diego. DVIDS.
4. Web site: NRC Holds Change of Command. 2020-04-03. 2021-06-05. dvidshub.net.
5. Web site: Petty Officer 2nd Class Wyatt Anthony. Naval Surface Force Atlantic Holds Change of Command Ceremony. 2021-05-03. 2021-06-05. dvidshub.net.
6. Web site: Rear Admiral Brendan McLane. 2021-06-05. U.S. Navy.
7. Web site: Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. 2021-06-05.
8. Web site: PN542 — Rear Adm. Brendan R. McLane — Navy. 2023-04-20. 2023-04-20. U.S. Congress.
9. Web site: Flag Officer Announcements. 2023-04-24. 2023-04-25. U.S. Department of Defense.