Brent D. Brandon (born 1960) is a former U.S. Air Force (1988–1992) officer and Electronic Warfare Officer for Captain James Denton who scored an air-to-air kill against an Iraqi Dassault Mirage F1 , in the opening minutes of the Gulf War on January 17, 1991. During an engagement that involved aggressive, low-altitude maneuvering, the F-1 impacted the ground making Brandon's unarmed EF-111 the only F-111 to achieve an aerial victory over another aircraft.
12-599: After schooling near Oxford, England, Brent graduated in 1978 from the Bahrain School , an international high school in the Persian Gulf with students from 28 nations. He earned an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy , graduating in 1984 as the outstanding graduate in military performance and the outstanding graduate in political science. He earned a Master of Public Policy degree in 1986 from
24-694: A distinguished graduate and received his wings in 1988. He was assigned to the EF-111 fighter aircraft at Mountain Home Air Force Base , Idaho after winning the Air Force's award for Leadership, Flying and Academic Excellence and top honors in the AT-38 at Lead-In Fighter training at Holloman Air Force Base , New Mexico. Brandon is a combat veteran with 28 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm , including
36-873: Is a contributing author to American Defense (Johns Hopkins Press.) Bahrain School Bahrain School is a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school located in Juffair , Manama , Bahrain . The school is operated by the Bahrain International School Association (BISA) with the United States Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) and takes students from Kindergarten to Twelfth grade . Graduating seniors can earn an American diploma and from 1982 to 2023 an International Baccalaureate Diploma. Bahrain School
48-722: Is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer an American diploma. The College Board authorizes Bahrain School to offer Advanced Placement courses: Calculus AB, Microeconomics, Chemistry, Physics, and Spanish. On March 1, 1982, the school became the first in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the second in the Middle East after the American International School in Amman, Jordan in 1981, to offer
60-488: Is the author of "The Evolution of Nuclear Deterrence" in American Defense Policy and has been the keynote speaker across the northwest, including at a statewide banquet whose former keynote speakers included Vice President Richard B. Cheney . As spokesman for Washington Group International , he has been widely quoted in media sources including The New York Times , Fortune , and major network affiliates. He
72-928: Is the only DoDEA school in the Persian Gulf area. The closest DoDEA school to Bahrain School is George C. Marshall School in Ankara , Turkey . It provides education primarily to the children of the United States Navy stationed in Bahrain, but historically, about half of the student body has been local enrollment, usually the dependents of diplomatic personnel and ARAMCO employees, as well as wealthy Bahraini citizens. The Navy dependent population declined in July 2004 when dependents were sent home due to security concerns. In July 2009, dependents were again authorized to return to Bahrain. As of 2013, there were 435 total students enrolled in both
84-560: The International Baccalaureate Diploma under the accreditation of the International Baccalaureate Organization . Bahrain School has many of the sports that typical American schools have such as basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, track and field and cross country. The school competes against other schools on the island. Since the school is a part of DoDDS Europe , they also compete in
96-594: The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University . During his fellowship, he completed a policy analysis for the U.S. State Department's Bureau for Near East Asia, served as research assistant for the director of Harvard's Mid-East Center and performed economic policy analysis on trade for the Japanese Consulate in Boston. As a United States Air Force captain , Brent completed undergraduate navigator training as
108-479: The DODDS European championships. North Central Association The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ( NCA ), also known as the North Central Association , was a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states engaged in educational accreditation . It was one of six regional accreditation bodies in the U.S. and its Higher Learning Commission
120-718: The first wave attack on January 17, 1991, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross . Other decorations include the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Aerial Achievement Medal , Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon and the National Defense Medal . Upon his return from the Gulf War, Brandon was drafted to run for the congressional seat in the 1st District of Idaho, but declined. He
132-448: The middle and high schools, with 69% of the students in grades 10 to 12. 57% of the students at the time were American citizens, with the remaining 43% representing approximately 68 countries. Also as of 2013, the middle and high school employed forty-three teachers, seven supporting professionals, and seven support staff for a total of fifty-seven teachers and staff. Of those, eighteen were male and thirty-nine were female. Bahrain School
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#1732844015233144-522: Was recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as a regional accreditor for higher education institutions. The organization was dissolved in 2014. The primary and secondary education accreditation functions of the association have been merged into AdvancED with the postsecondary education accreditation functions vested in
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