Michael Weinstein graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science in National Security and Public Affairs.  He served for twenty years in a variety of US Army combat arms units including armor, cavalry, and infantry culminating with duty in the 3rd Armor Division during Operation Desert Storm. During this service he earned three Masters Degrees: an MA in History from Penn State, an MS Ed. from ODU, and a Masters Certificate in Government Contracting from George Washington University.  From 1985-1988, he taught American History at the United States Military Academy and coached the Army Crew Team.