The official bio of Gov. Tim Walz inflated his military rank, falsely claiming he retired as a command sergeant major and served in Iraq. He was actually demoted and retired as a master sergeant for benefit purposes. He also bailed out on his unit before deployment to Iraq.
Key Points
Gov. Tim Walz falsely claimed a higher military rank and service in Iraq
He was demoted for failing to fulfill obligations of his promotion
Walz retired as a master sergeant in 2005 for benefit purposes