Johnny A. Weida

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Johnny A. Weida
1942(?) -
USAFA position(s): Commandant, 2003-05
AOC, CS-27, 1991-92
Rank: Maj. Gen.
Nickname(s):
Awards and Recognition:
USAFA Class: 1978
Cadet squadron:
Cadet Activities:
Official bio: http://www.af.mil/bios/bio.asp?bioID=7721


Johnny A. Weida was the 22nd Commandant of Cadets at the Academy, serving in that position from 2003-2005. He also served as Air Officer Commanding of Cadet Squadron 27 from 1991-1992. He is a graduate of the Class of 1978.

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[edit] Background

Weida is currently the Director of the Intelligence and Requirements Directorate, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The directorate shapes and enables Headquarters AFMC to develop technology and materiel solutions, and provide tailored science and technology intelligence to Headquarters AFMC senior staff.

General Weida received his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1978, and graduated from pilot training in 1979. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels, including the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, Utah. He has also served as a member of the Thunderbirds U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Team at Nellis AFB, Nev. The general has held staff positions with U.S. Forces Korea and the Air Staff Plans and Programs Directorate.

General Weida is a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours. Prior to his current assignment, General Weida was the Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

[edit] Education

  • 1978 Bachelor of Science degree in economics and management, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo.
  • 1983 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
  • 1985 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
  • 1987 Master's degree in public administration, Golden Gate University, Calif.
  • 1993 Master's degree in national security and strategic studies, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
  • 2001 National Security Management Course, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, University of Syracuse, N.Y.

[edit] Assignments

  • July 1978 - May 1980, student, undergraduate pilot training, Williams AFB, Ariz.
  • May 1980 - March 1982, instructor pilot, 96th Flying Training Squadron, Williams AFB, Ariz.
  • March - July 1983, T-37 instructor pilot and flight examiner, 82nd Flying Training Wing, Williams AFB, Ariz.
  • July 1983 - March 1984, student, F-16 Replacement Training Unit, 56th Flying Training Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla.
  • March 1984 - March 1985, F-16 pilot, 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea
  • March 1985 - February 1988, F-16 instructor pilot and flight examiner, 33rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C.
  • November 1988 - March 1991, Thunderbird pilot and operations officer, Nellis AFB, Nev.
  • March 1991 - August 1992, Commander, Cadet Squadron 27, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • August 1992 - September 1992, student, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
  • September 1992 - April 1995, executive officer to the 9th Air Force Commander, later, Commander, 20th Operations Support Squadron, and Chief of Standardization and Evaluation, 20th Operations Group, Shaw AFB, S.C.
  • April 1995 - May 1997, Commander, 12th Operations Group, Randolph AFB, Texas
  • May 1997 - August 1999, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations (J3), U.S. Forces Korea, Yongsan Army Garrison, South Korea
  • August 1999 - January 2000, Chief, Combat Forces Division, Plans and Programs Directorate, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
  • January 2000 - July 2001, Commander, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, Utah
  • July 2001 - April 2003, Commander, Squadron Officer College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
  • April 2003 - December 2005, Commandant of Cadets and Commander, 34th Training Wing, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • December 2005 - present, Director, Intelligence and Requirements Directorate, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

[edit] Flight Information

  • Rating: Command pilot
  • Flight hours: More than 4,000
  • Aircraft flown: F-16, TG-7A, T-37 and T-43

[edit] Major Awards and Decorations

  • Defense Superior Service Medal
  • Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
Commandant of Cadets
Preceded by:
S. Taco Gilbert 		Johnny A. Weida
2003-2005 		Succeeded by:
Susan Y. Desjardins
Commandants
Stillman · Sullivan · Seawell · Strong · Seith · Olds · Galligan · Vandenberg · Beck · Richards · Beckel · Burshnick · Anderson · Westbrook · Redden · Bethurem · Gamble · Hopper · Lorenz · Welsh · Gilbert · Weida · Desjardins · Cox
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