Maj. David Weart assumed duties as the deputy commander for the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer in July 2024. His responsibilities include supporting the commander in overseeing a workforce of 1,500 federal employees in Oregon and southwestern Washington.
Weart graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He also holds a Masters of Science from Missouri University of Science and Technology, a Masters of Arts in Social-Organizational Psychology, and a Masters of Military Operations from the Army’s Command and General Staff College. Weart is also a certified project management professional and is a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate.
Weart’s previous assignments include: platoon leader and staff officer with 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA which included a deployment in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. In 2013, Weart was assigned to the 11th Engineer Battalion at Fort Benning (now Fort Moore), GA where he served as the battalion logistics officer and company commander.
Following command, Weart attended graduate school with a utilization assignment as a company tactical officer and assistant operations officer for the United States Corps of Cadets, U.S. Military Academy. Following Command and General Staff College, Weart assumed duties as the squadron operations officer and executive officer, Regimental Engineer Squadron, Second Cavalry Regiment. Before arriving at the Portland District, Weart served as the engineer requirements integration officer for the Futures and Concepts Center, Army Futures Command.
Weart is a recipient of the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal.