Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kenny Weldon has been named dean of Tarleton State University’s new Leadership and Military College, effective immediately, and will continue his role as Commandant of the Texan Corps of Cadets. The college results from the rapid growth of the corps, reinstated in 2016, as a leadership development program.
The number of cadets has almost doubled over the past four years to 120 strong. The corps was originally founded in 1917, when Tarleton became founding member of The Texas A&M University System.
A Stephenville native, Weldon retired in 2011 after 26 years in the Air Force.
While on active duty, he served as a civil engineer officer and led organizations at the installation, military department and Secretary of Defense levels.
His military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal and Legion of Merit.
He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
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