Brendan McLane
US Navy admiral
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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 21 December 2023.[3] He most recently served as Commander, Naval Surface Force 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]
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| Born | 1968 (age 57–58) |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Service years | 1990–present |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Conflicts | Iraq War |
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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]
