Remembering General Tom Weinstein
The SLDN family is pausing today to remember General Tom Weinstein, who passed away on May 24. A member of SLDN's national advisory board, General Weinstein was an outspoken, heterosexual ally of the LGBT community, and a passionate advocate for repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" From this morning's Washington Post obituary: "Gen. Weinstein was the principal architect of the modern military intelligence corps, his colleagues said, and was the crucial player in its expansion and professionalization. At a time when Army intelligence units were scattered under different commands, he brought them together and was responsible for the concept of intelligence and electronic warfare. Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander, director of the National Security Agency, said Gen. Weinstein established the Army's master plan for intelligence "that set a course for the Army to have the best intelligence corps for the next decade or two. It was a tremendous jump forward." Gen. Weinstein was also known for his commitment to talking to the troops, said Alexander, who worked for him several times. "He gave people the impression that you as a person could do anything, everybody was really gifted," Alexander said." Our thoughts are with General Weinstein's family. He will be greatly missed. - Steve Ralls -----05-26-07
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