Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the President has made the following nominations:

Navy Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown for appointment as surgeon general of the Navy, Falls Church, Virginia. Brown is currently serving as commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, San Diego, California.

Navy Captain Douglas Graber for appointment to the grade of rear admiral (lower half). Graber is currently serving as branch head for Aircraft Carriers, Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

From the Department of War, Sept. 17, 2026