Andrew Charles Weber (born 28 April 1960)[1] was the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical & Biological Defense Programs, whose areas of responsibility are US nuclear, chemical and biological defense programs. Appointed by President Obama, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on 18 May 2009 and served until 1 October 2014.[2]
Andrew C. Weber | |
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| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical & Biological Defense Programs | |
| In office May 18, 2009 – October 1, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Fred Celec |
| Succeeded by | Dr. A Thomas Hopkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1960 New York, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS), Georgetown University Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University |
| Occupation | National security official |
| Awards | Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Civilian Service |
Early life edit
Born in New York City, Weber graduated from Scarsdale High School in 1978. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University in 1982 and received a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) degree from Georgetown University in 1986.[1][3]
Career edit
He played a key role in the Nunn–Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction which removed weapons grade uranium from Kazakhstan and Georgia, and nuclear capable Mikoyan MiG-29 from Moldova.[2] Weber also oversaw and developed the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and for his work has twice been awarded the Exceptional Civilian Service Medal.[2] He served previously as a United States Foreign Service Officer.[2] From 2002 to 2008, Weber taught a course on Force and Diplomacy at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in Georgetown University.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Biographical and Financial Information Requested of Nominees". Nominations Before the Senate Armed Services Committee, First Session, 111th Congress (PDF). Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 2010. pp. 650–651. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ a b c d e "Defense.gov Biography: Andrew C. Weber". United States Department of Defense. Archived from the original on 2012-07-13. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
- ^ "Andrew Weber". Council on Strategic Risks. 2019-02-07. Archived from the original on 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2021-03-23.