Brandon Shah

Major Brandon A. Shah is a native of Virginia, an alumnus and commissionee of Old Dominion University (ODU) and the current Professor of Military Science (PMS) at ODU's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps' (ROTC).

Brandon enlisted into the Army in 2003 as an Aviation Operations Specialist. While enlisted he served in 159th Aviation Regiment and obtained the rank of Sergeant. On completion of his enlisted service, which include service in Active Duty, Reserves, and Virginia Army National Guard, Brandon graduated from Old Dominion via the Green to Gold and Simultaneous Membership Programs (SMP). Since his enlistment service to present he has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and a Rotation to Atlantic Resolve with a total of 45 months of forward deployed service. Since his commission, MAJ Shah went on to earn his Army Aviation Senior Aviator wings and flown more than 1,200 hours in 3 different aircraft and completed over 600 combat flight hours.

Brandon last served as the Brigade S3 in 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA. Previous to Brigade S3, he served as the Squadron S3 in 3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron. Brandon's command time exceeds 36-months which includes a command in A/1-3 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, A/3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, and B/603 Aviation Support Battalion. His service assignments include 101st Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, United States Forces-Iraq, and 3rd Infantry Division.

Brandon's education includes a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Military Science from ODU, an M.B.A. from the University of Georgia, as well as an MS in Project Management from the University of Kansas.

Individual awards include the Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist, and Air Assault badge. In addition, Brandon has the Bronze Star (2 awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Air Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2 awards) and numerous campaign and unit awards.