Former battalion commander criticizes Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for claiming a rank he did not earn, accusing him of 'stolen valor.' Walz faced backlash for listing a higher rank on his official bio than he actually retired at. Walz left the military while his unit deployed to Iraq, with his replacement praised as the right leader.
Key Points
John Kolb, former battalion commander, criticized Walz for claiming a rank he did not earn
Walz faced backlash for listing a higher rank on his official bio than he actually retired at
Walz left the military while his unit deployed to Iraq, with his replacement praised as the right leader
Pros
Highlighting the importance of military integrity and the significance of earned ranks
Cons
Accusations of 'stolen valor' against Gov. Tim Walz