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Erroll M. Brown
Erroll Mingo Brown is a retired Rear admiral (United States), rear admiral in the United States Coast Guard. Brown was the first African-American promoted to flag rank in the Coast Guard. Education After graduating from Dixie M. Hollins High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1968, Brown enrolled in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In 1972, Brown graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, majoring in Naval architecture, Marine Engineering. He also earned a master's degree in naval architect and marine engineering and a second master's in industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan. In 1986, Brown received the Master of Business Administration degree from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He then received a master's degree in national security and strategic studies when he graduated from the Naval War College in 1994. Service years Brown served in ships including the Coast Guard icebreaker ''USCGC Burton Island (WAGB-283), Burton Island'' (WAGB-283), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocklawaha, Florida
Ocklawaha (also spelled Oklawaha) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marion County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,508. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. History A post office was established at Ocklawaha in 1884. The area has its own postal district (32179) and post office. The community took its name from the nearby Ocklawaha River. The Shootout In 1935, Ocklawaha was the scene of a shootout between federal agents and Barker-Karpis Gang member Fred Barker. The agents fired about 500 bullets into the house, with roughly 250 shots fired in return, according to the after-action report of Special Agent in Charge Earl "E.J." Connelley. The fight ended in the deaths of Fred Barker and his mother Kate "Ma" Barker. Each year, the Ocklawaha Chamber of Commerce puts on a reenactment of the event. FBI agents discovered the hideout of the Barker-Karpis Gang after Arthur "Doc" Barke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
