Thomas Weidley Explained

Thomas Weidley
Birth Place:Lima, Pennsylvania
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1987-2021
Rank:Major General
Commands:1st Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Installations East
Marine Corps University

Thomas D. Weidley is a United States Marine Corps major general who most recently served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Strategic Planning and Policy of the United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea. Previously, he served as the Commander of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Born in Lima, Pennsylvania, Weidley earned a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Ohio Northern University in 1987. After flight training, he was designated a naval aviator in July 1989. Weidley later received an M.A. degree in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College in June 2004.[1]

In November 2021, Weidley became the chief operating officer at the engineering aviation company Capewell.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . July 11, 2021 . March 26, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210326225349/https://www.usfk.mil/Portals/105/J5_1.pdf . live .
  2. Web site: Maj. Gen. Weidley last flight. DVIDS. July 11, 2021. July 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711040455/https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5483546/maj-gen-weidley-last-flight. live.
  3. Web site: 1st MAW Changes Command. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. July 11, 2021. October 16, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016161328/https://www.1stmaw.marines.mil/News/Article/1890273/1st-maw-changes-command/. live.
  4. Web site: U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune speaks to veterans of 4th Marine Division after a morning colors ceremony on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2015.. www.defense.gov. July 11, 2021. July 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711040511/https://www.defense.gov/observe/photo-gallery/igphoto/2001268893/. live.
  5. Web site: Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley. May 22, 2018. Stripes Okinawa. July 11, 2021. September 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908023938/https://okinawa.stripes.com/spotlight/maj-gen-thomas-d-weidley. live.
  6. Capewell Names Marine Corps Veteran, Thomas Weidley, Chief Operating Officer . Capewell . 2021-11-30 . 2023-03-05.

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