Admiral Charles Randall Brown Heads Sixth Fleet Powerhouse
Admiral Brown, age 66, commands the U S Sixth Fleet of 60 ships with 25 000 sailors and serves as NATO allied naval commander in the Mediterranean area He maintains flight hours as a senior naval aviator and acts as a diplomat to Mediterranean governments while directing deterrence in the region through naval firepower The article documents his multi faceted role and portrays visits by regional leaders to his fleet for friendly welcomes.