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  • Academy General Off Promotions List

    08/03/2005 5:35:29 AM PDT · by robowombat · 24 replies · 622+ views
    AP ^ | Aug 3, 2005
    AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The Senate has put off an Air Force proposal to promote the No. 2 officer at the Air Force Academy, a born-again Christian who has been criticized for proselytizing in memos and speeches. Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Johnny Weida's name was on a list of 21 Air Force generals nominated to receive a second star, but the Senate did not act on his promotion. Weida, a 1978 academy graduate, was nominated May 9 for promotion to major general. Air Force spokeswoman Jennifer Stephens said Tuesday the Senate pulled Weida's name off the list before...