Captain Gary P. Weeden
Chaplain of the Coast Guard
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Chaplain
Weeden was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Northern Virginia.
Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States
Coast Guard from 1977-1981. Additionally, Chaplain Weeden served in the
Oregon Air National Guard from 1985-1987 as a Staff Sergeant
While a student at the Western Seminary, he was commissioned as an ensign in
the U.S. Naval Reserve as a Theological Student Programs Officer in
February, 1987 and completed the U.S. Navy Chaplain School Basic Course at
the NETC, Newport, RI. He was ordained and served on the Pastoral Staff at
McLean Bible Church, McLean, Virginia. He is endorsed by the National
Association of Evangelicals.
Chaplain Weeden has served with commands from all three Sea Services. From
1988-1991, he served as the Staff Chaplain at Naval Training Center and
Naval Recruit Command, Great Lakes, IL. From 1991-93, he served as Command
Chaplain onboard USS FOX (CG-33), deploying in support of Operation Desert
Storm. From 1993-1997, he served as plankowner District Chaplain of the
Ninth Coast Guard District, Cleveland, OH. From 1997-1998, he was selected
for post graduate studies. From
1998-2001, he was assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC. From
2001-2003, Chaplain Weeden served as Group Chaplain for
Commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet/Amphibious Group One,
Okinawa, Japan. In 2003, he was selected to attend the Naval War College.
Upon graduation, Chaplain Weeden served in a special assignment as Deputy
Chaplain for US Central Command. Following this tour, Chaplain Weeden served
as Director for CREDO Navy Region Northeast. From July 2006-October 2008,
Chaplain Weeden was assigned as Command Chaplain at the U.S. Coast Guard
Academy, New London, CT. In 2008 to 2010, Chaplain Weeden served as Area
Chaplain for US Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Portsmouth, VA. In June 2010, He
assumed his current assignment as the ninth Chaplain of the Coast
Guard.
Chaplain Weeden’s personal decorations include:
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious
Service Medal (5 awards), the Coast Guard Commendation Medal,
Navy/Marine Corps
Achievement Medal (2 awards), Coast Guard Achievement Medal, Air Force
Achievement Medal,
CG
Good Conduct Award,
and numerous unit awards, campaign and service medals.
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