Born-again Christian general struck off US promotion list

The second-in-command at the United States Air Force Academy, a born-again Christian accused of proselytizing at the school in memos and speeches, has been dropped from a promotions list before its approval by the Senate. General Johnny Weida's name was pulled from the list which awarded 21 Air Force generals a second star, according to an Air Force spokeswoman. Weida had been nominated in May for promotion to major-general. It was not immediately clear who removed Weida's name. The Air Force Inspector General's Office cleared Weida in June of six of seven allegations that he improperly shared his faith, saying he did nothing wrong. That included his June 2003 "guidance" to cadets telling them they are "accountable first to your God." He had also urged cadets and staff to pray.