[4] In 1946, then Lieutenant Colonel Brown, temporarily retired, was elected Sheriff of Garland County, Arkansas on the independent "GI" reform ticket.

During his 4-year term, illegal gambling operations were closed down and a number of corrupt officials from the previous political "machine", including the former mayor of 25 years, Leo P. McLaughlin, were arrested and prosecuted.

Brown did not seek re-election and returned to active duty in 1951 shortly after leaving office.

Brown Professional Military Education Center, named in honor of the first Director of the Air National Guard, Maj. Gen. I.G.

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