Has Tim Walz Misrepresented His Military Service? - Snopes.com
WEB5 days ago · Upon his return from that deployment, Walz was promoted to command sergeant major, making him the most senior enlisted member of the 1-125th. In early 2005, Walz announced his run for U.S. Congress.
Attacks on Walz’s Military Record - FactCheck.org
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Walz did rise to that rank, but he retired as a master sergeant because he had not completed the requirements of a command sergeant major. A native of West Point, Nebraska, Walz joined the...
Fact-checking claims about Tim Walz’s military record - BBC
WEBPersonnel files show Walz was reduced one rank - to master sergeant - after retiring for benefits purposes.
Unpacking the Controversy Over Tim Walz's Military Service - Snopes.com
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Walz served as a command sergeant major, but did not retire at that grade because he did not complete the required training. The Guard has said, on numerous occasions, that it is accurate for...
Fact-checking attacks on Walz’s military record by Vance and
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. JD Vance sought to negatively frame the 24-year military career of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, Minnesota’s current governor.
Tim Walz’s military service record: What we can VERIFY
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record has come under scrutiny in recent days after Vice President Kamala Harris announced Walz as her running mate on the presidential ticket. Walz served in the National Guard for nearly 24 years before retiring in …
Attacks on Tim Walz's military record distort retirement timeline
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Donald Trump's campaign is taking aim at Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record, with the Republican ex-president's running mate J.D. Vance accusing him of...
Tim Walz's military record under scrutiny as he joins Kamala …
WEBAug 9, 2024 · A CBS News review of Walz's military record and statements from the Minnesota Army National Guard show Walz achieved the rank of command sergeant major but was reduced in rank to master...
Explaining claims about Tim Walz’s military service - The Seattle …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · While he served at that rank in the last weeks of his National Guard service, Walz was reverted to one rank lower, master sergeant, as he did not complete coursework required.
Takeaways from the AP’s review of Tim Walz’s descriptions of his ...
WEBAug 25, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years, rising through the enlisted ranks and receiving an honorable discharge. It is a record seen as one of his political strengths. Republicans are trying to turn it into a weakness.
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