FORT CARSON, Colo. – Capt. Keneally Phelan, Director of Intelligence with 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), was named the 2025 recipient of the Lt. Gen. Sidney T. Weinstein Award for Excellence in Military Intelligence at a ceremony held on Fort Carson, CO, Oct. 30, 2025. She is the first “Original” from the 10th SFG(A) to receive the award, which recognizes exceptional leadership and commitment within the Military Intelligence (MI) Corps.
The Weinstein Award was established in 2007 to honor Lt. Gen. Tom Weinstein, known as the “Father of Modern Military Intelligence.” His innovative vision transformed Army Intelligence, shaping its structure, doctrine, and capabilities—particularly the principles of Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB), which remain crucial today.
To win the award, candidates must go through a thorough selection process. A board of at least five senior officers reviews the nominations. They evaluate each candidate based on their leadership and contributions to military intelligence in the past year.
Col. Nathanael E. Joslyn, Commander of 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), praised Phelan for her outstanding accomplishments during the ceremony. He highlighted how her leadership enabled her team to become the first under Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) to gain authority to release intelligence reports. This innovation dramatically shortened the time needed for intelligence production from 88 days to less than 24 hours.
“Your efforts didn’t just improve operations,” Joslyn added. “They made up an incredible 98 percent of SOCEUR’s total intelligence output; that’s a clear reflection of your dedication and drive to make a real difference.”
Phelan also improved intelligence training while working on TROJAN ARCHER (TA), the top validation exercise for Counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) agents in Special Operations. She developed a new Tier IV Training Manual for TA, which helped accelerate the career progression of 91 personnel in the 10th SFG(A) and ensured that skilled intelligence professionals were available more quickly.
Her model proved to be so effective that the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) plans to adopt and expand it for the 2026 TROJAN ARCHER exercise. This decision solidifies her legacy as a key driver of change within the Intelligence community.
“Your work embodies everything Lieutenant General Weinstein stood for,” Joslyn said. “Vision, innovation and commitment to excellence.”
Phelan used her acceptance speech to express her gratitude to her team. She emphasized that her success was a group effort and credited them for their support.
“Those accomplishments are not my own,” Phelan said. “They are a testament to teamwork, collaboration, and shared purpose with some of the hardest workers I’ve ever met.”
The award was presented by Lt. Gen. Weinstein’s daughters, Mila Masur and Halee Weinstein. It recognizes Phelan’s leadership, professional skills, and commitment to the values of Duty, Honor, and Country—all of which were integral to their father’s 33-year military career.
“I am really excited that another woman won the award,” said Masur. “My dad was a feminist, and it is really exciting when women are recognized.”
By SSG Michael Wood
You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.
Read the full article here