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Brandon L. Jenkins

Military Professor College of Leadership and Ethics
Cmdr., U.S. Navy
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Biography

Cmdr. Brandon Jenkins graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2003. He holds an MBA from University of Florida, and an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. He served in HSL-48, HSM-40, and HSM-46, with deployments aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts, USS Leyte Gulf, USS Nimitz, and USS Farragut. Previously the Commanding Officer of HSM-46, he also served as an action officer at USSOCOM J-7. Cmdr. Jenkins's honors include Defense Meritorious Service and Meritorious Service Medals. He is currently serving as a military professor in the College of Leadership and Ethics.

Contact Information

(401) 856-5648

Areas of Expertise

  • Ethics
  • Leadership

Professional Highlights

2023

Began teaching at U.S. Naval War College

Joined the U.S. Naval War College staff in Newport, Rhode Island to teach in the College of Leadership and Ethics.
2023

Graduated from the U.S. Naval War College

He graduated from the U.S. Naval War College, where he was part of the Stockdale Leader Development Concentration (SLDC), resulting in a graduate certificate in leadership and ethics.
2022

Commanding Officer of HSM-46

Completed his tour as the Commanding Officer of HSM-46 based in NAS Jacksonville, FL. Led the Grandmasters through a homeport change and transition from an expeditionary to a Carrier Air Wing squadron.

Education

M.A., U.S. Naval War College, 2023, National Security and Strategic Studies

MBA, University of Florida, 2012

B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 2003, Economics

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