Weida

Gen. Johnny Weida, who headed the AF Academy when this happened was given a pass even though HE was one of the folks who had complaints filed against him.

Think Progress » Opposition to gays serving openly in the military has ‘declined sharply’ amongst servicemembers. 2010

•Nicholas Weida, College of Wooster; home, Lititz, Pa.; major, economic history; started student group to train a service guide dog.

More All-USA College all-stars 2008

In a letter dated April 6, Weida said the ceremonies would be held on campus from now on.

04/19/2005 2005

Notably, we have received a host of reports about incidents in which Brigadier General Johnny Weida, in his official capacity as Commandant of Cadets, has endorsed religion generally and his own faith (as an evangelical Christian) in particular, in clear violation of the Establishment Clause.

Balloon Juice » 2005 » April 2005

School spokesman Johnny Whitaker said Weida now runs his messages by several other commanders.

04/19/2005 2005

The response of Brigadier General Johnny Weida, the commandant of cadets at the academy, is all the more clear-cut: very little military background in his family; not the least hint of fascination with war or the Army; his first motivation was not planes but sports.

In the Footsteps of Tocqueville (Part Three) Bernard-Henri L 2005

Gen. Johnny Weida, a born-again-Christian, drew fire from at least one student who said the general put God in front of the Constitution in a speech to students.

May 2005 2005

General Weida has, for example, officially endorsed National Prayer Week in a mass email message to the Cadet Wing that can only be described as a prayer and a directive to pray.

Balloon Juice » 2005 » April 2005

Gen. Johnny Weida, a born-again Christian, for sending an e-mail message promoting the National Day of Prayer.

June 2005 2005

Similarly, in an official Commanders Guidance document, General Weida instructed cadets that they are accountable first to your God.

Balloon Juice » 2005 » April 2005