Col. Thomas Weidley, the brigadier general-select who took leadership of Education Command on July 3, is making himself at home in his new office and new position at “a great command with a great mission,” he said. - Col. Thomas Weidley, the brigadier general-select who took leadership of Education Command on July 3, is making himself at home in his new office and new position at “a great command with a great mission,” he said.