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.

He earned a Master of Public Policy degree in 1986 from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

As a United States Air Force captain, Brent completed undergraduate navigator training as a distinguished graduate and received his wings in 1988.

Upon his return from the Gulf War, Brandon was drafted to run for the congressional seat in the 1st District of Idaho, but declined.

As spokesman for Washington Group International, he has been widely quoted in media sources including The New York Times, Fortune, and major network affiliates.