Walz's Stolen Valor EXPOSED

The guy is a real piece of work.
It's been proven now, that Walz has been campaigning as having been a "Retired Command Sergeant Major"...when in fact, he was officially reduced in rank to an 'E8 Master Sergeant' after retirement...but continues to use his 'Retired Command Sergeant Major' rank in campaign material.

This rank reduction occurred after he refused to go to Iraq when ordered...so, contrary to Walz's false campaign claims...Walz is a retired Master Sergeant.

Walz also states he went to war using his weapons IN war.
Walz has never seen action in war.
Again...he abandoned his men and left.

Walz has been quoted as saying "Normally this kind of partisan political attack only comes from one who has never worn a uniform."

HOWEVER...THIS proven allegation, in fact, DOES come from someone who HAS worn a uniform...and not just ANY uniform.

IN FACT, this proven allegation comes from an ACTUAL 'Retired Command Sergeant Major'...and not just ANY Retired Command Sergeant Major.

THIS Retired Command Sergeant Major is the man who was picked to take Walz's place in Iraq for two brutal years...after Walz ran away.

LISTEN for YOURSELF:

Tom Behrends Retired Command Sergeant Major Exposes Tom Walz as a Failed Leader With Stolen Valor

rumble.com...

And before anyone asks...Behrend's claims have already been verified and backed up by official military records.
The MSM has refused to pick up the story.

a reply to: CarlLaFong

What are you talking about? The media has reported on it. He submitted his retirement paper work a few months before he officially retired in May of 2005 after 24 years of service.

The deployment order came in July of 2005.
National Guard 2007

All military publications state he was honorably retired. This issue was brought up a few years ago by his GOP opponent in MN and a letter some guys including the one who was passed up for promotion paid to have published at the time. The military would have stop lossed his retirement if there was any issue.

a reply to: CarlLaFong

Enters 12 people to point out Trumps Vietnam Draft Dodge .

Truth is Trump simply did a draft deferment . And Trump was never in the military to begin with .

Now Mr. Walz is a another story.

Oof ..

Looks like it's catching up with him

a reply to: CarlLaFong

That is not correct.

I can't find anywhere credible that he got "demoted" at any time in his service.

What did happen is he became an E9 Sgt Major, but there are other ranks above that one that also hold the E9 designation. E9 CSM, Command Sgt Major is what he got promoted to but then retired before finishing the courses necessary. Because he didn't finish the courses before his retirement, he was bumped back down to regular Sgt Major, and retired with an honorable record.

Also he retired in May 2005. His unit deployed to Iraq in March 2006.

Facts matter.

a reply to: frogs453

You ignored his reduced rank..which he also ignores in campaign literature.

Perhaps you need to actually pay more attention to what is written...watch the LINK provided...or just go about your business.

originally posted by: Mahogani
a reply to: CarlLaFong

That is not correct.

I can't find anywhere credible that he got "demoted" at any time in his service.

ACTUAL demotion records shown in the Link I have graciously provided you...which you've obviously ignored.

originally posted by: wAnchorofCarp
Oof ..

Looks like it's catching up with him

Yeah. The Press ignored this during his runs for Governor...but it's getting noticed now.

This will be BIG.

originally posted by: asabuvsobelow
Truth is Trump simply did a draft deferment . And Trump was never in the military to begin with .

Now Mr. Walz is a another story.

Completely different story... could not be more different!

One person served 24 years in our military, gave a up a large portion of his life in service to his nation, and the other did everything he could not to do that. School deferments, medical deferments... anything not to serve.

But that is only because he thinks those who serve and give their lives for the nation are suckers.

The contrast could not be more stark.

a reply to: Mahogani

Facts do matter.

A warning order was issued in 2005 before he decided to retire months later.

a reply to: Mahogani

He was demoted administratively post service due failing to complete obligated service.

His pension is at E-8 level instead of E-9.

a reply to: Mahogani

I didn't see you give Lt General Michael Flynn this amount of deference.....

From 2018:

Capt. Holly Rockow, a public affairs officer for the Minnesota National Guard, said it is legitimate for Walz to say he served as a command sergeant major. She said the rank changed because Walz retired before completing coursework at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy along with other requirements associated with his promotion.

Source

Minnesota National Guard says he obtained the rank and can claim to have obtained the rank. Another nothingburger.

a reply to: CarlLaFong

Sorry. Here you go.

Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard in Nebraska in 1981 and retired honorably in 2005 as the top enlisted soldier for 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery Regiment, in the Minnesota National Guard, according to a copy of his records provided by the Minnesota Guard. He reached the rank of command sergeant major and served in that role, but he officially retired as a master sergeant for benefits purposes because he didn't finish a required training course, according to the records and a statement from the Minnesota Guard.

Milit ary.com

originally posted by: Mahogani

originally posted by: asabuvsobelow
Truth is Trump simply did a draft deferment . And Trump was never in the military to begin with .

Now Mr. Walz is a another story.

Completely different story... could not be more different!

One person served 24 years in our military, gave a up a large portion of his life in service to his nation, and the other did everything he could not to do that. School deferments, medical deferments... anything not to serve.

But that is only because he thinks those who serve and give their lives for the nation are suckers.

The contrast could not be more stark.

It's not the service but the manor in which you serve. Yes 24 years is a long time , but then we consider he spent those 24yrs in the National Guard not the Active Army . I knew Guards Men who deployed and died Fighting . Clearly Mr.Walz wasn't one of them and he made sure of that .

That's the whole reason Kamala has nothing to run on . Yes she has been in Public service for years , DA , State DA , Senator and VP . Very impressive until you realize she has done absolutely nothing but live off of Tax payers money .

originally posted by: TheLieWeLive
a reply to: Mahogani

Facts do matter.

A warning order was issued in 2005 before he decided to retire months later.

He has every right to retire after 24 years. He deserved it.

I'm not sure what your argument even is, before I can rip into it. You're saying service members can't retire after a lifetime of service? Or that there are no other E9s that can replace him? Or what are you trying to say?

I am grateful to all Americans who serve their nation. I am grateful to JD Vance for his 5 years in the Marine Corps, as an E1 Private through E4 Corporal, and I am grateful to Walz for his 24 years, all the way up to E9 Sgt Major.

As far as we all know, both did their time honorably and left with good record. It is not only dishonest, but it is a whole new level of deplorable behavior to talk down to, and to diminish the achievements and the service of our military men and women. A decent person would be ashamed of themselves, but then again, a decent person would not do it in the first place.

He can claim he served as one...but he can't say he is retired as one.
Which he consistently has in campaign literature.

He's a liar....and a proven one.

a reply to: Mahogani

You can view his records here:

Source

He had re-enlisted for 6 years, but quit before his obligated service.

He abandoned his troops when they deployed to Iraq.

He falsely claimed to have served in war when he was never deployed to a combat zone.

a reply to: asabuvsobelow

Vance sat in an air-conditioned office and only served 4 years. Are we supposed to denigrate him for not being front line and getting out when he did? No. He served his time, was placed where they placed him. I mean really people?

a reply to: watchitburn

If there was any issues with his retirement a Stop Loss order would've been issued. He retired months before his squad got their marching orders.