Rear Admiral Putnam Browne, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Joins The SPECTRUM Group

Alexandria, Va. – March 5, 2024 – The SPECTRUM Group (TSG) is pleased to announce that Rear Admiral Putnam Browne, U.S. Navy (Ret.) has joined its firm. Admiral Browne delivers decades of experience in naval-focused domains, with expertise in modeling and simulation, aviation, weapons systems, and platforms, together with associated program strategy, implementation, leadership, and organizational culture.

“Putnam brings exceptional experience, expertise, and integrity to TSG,” said Andrew J. Campbell, TSG Executive Chairman. “He will support our clients in critical operations, requirements, programming, and strategic planning initiatives and in the private sector. I’m grateful to Putnam for his years of service to our country and look forward to working together closely.”

“TSG is fortunate to have Putnam join our team,” said TSG’s President, Major General George Close, U.S. Army (Ret.) “The expertise he brings from his distinguished service, including his multiple Director-level roles on the Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and work providing defense acquisition program expertise and insights to Congress and Department of Defense (DoD) leadership, will greatly enhance TSG’s Naval & Missile Defense, Government Relations, and Defense & Aerospace practice area capabilities.”

Prior to joining TSG, Admiral Browne served as Director, Assessment Division, CNO Staff, leading modeling and simulation (M&S) and evaluation efforts for integrated systems and multi-domain autonomous and manned platforms. As Director, Navy’s 21st Century Sailor Office, CNO Staff, he led 32 Navy-wide programs, including implementation of Navy Task Force One (TF1N), focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) improvements, and the Navy Office of Women’s Policy, addressing female Sailor-focused concerns.

Earlier, Admiral Browne served as the Executive Officer, Air Warfare Branch for the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), leading analysis and reporting on major defense acquisition programs and weapons systems to Congress and senior DoD leadership. He commanded the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72), USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20), and STRIKE FIGHTER SQUADRON 34 (VFA-34), and served as Executive Officer, USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70).

ABOUT THE SPECTRUM GROUP

The SPECTRUM Group (TSG) is a premier Washington, D.C.-based strategic consulting, government relations, and professional services firm. Since 1993, SPECTRUM’s diversified practice has helped U.S. and global clients achieve their defense, security, and government business objectives.

Admiral Browne can be reached at (703) 683-4222 or pbrowne@spectrumgrp.com.