Allen Weh
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 17, 1942 Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rebecca Roberton |
| Children | Deborah Ashley Brian |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico, Albuquerque |
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
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| Rank |
 Colonel
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Allen Edward Weh (born November 17, 1942, Salem, Oregon) is an American politician, businessman and retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of New Mexico in the 2010 election, and the Republican Nominee for the United States Senate 2014 election against incumbent Democratic Senator Tom Udall.
Allen Weh is the CEO of CSI Aviation, Inc., an international air charter and leasing services company he founded in 1979. He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Colonel, and he served as chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party from 2004 to 2008.
Weh holds both Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from the University of New Mexico.
Weh began his military service as an enlisted Marine before selection for Officer Candidate School. He served two tours in Vietnam and with the British Royal Marines in Malaysia. Colonel Weh was recalled for active duty during the Persian Gulf War, for the U.S. expedition into Somalia, and to serve as Chief of Staff of Marine Forces Pacific prior to retiring in 1997. In 2003-04 he was again recalled from the USMC Retired List to serve in Iraq and given a key leadership role with the creation and organization of the new Iraqi Army. For his service, Weh received a Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals, one with V device, a Purple Heart with two gold stars, the Meritorious Service medal with gold star, and five Air Medals.
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