Gov. Walz's former National Guard command sergeant major describes timeline of Walz retiring

[@leok7193]

If I'm not under orders and was not designated for stop loss, you don't get to tell me I abandoned anyone. I served a full tour, supported my fellow Marines to the highest possible standard, recognized by 3 certcoms, 4 cert for achievement, 8 letters of appreciation, and a Navy achievement medal, along with 4 promotions (2 meritorious) and winning Marine of the quarter. As long as I or anyone does the service to an exemplary degree, don't worry about when we choose to do other things in our life. We didn't break contracts and if you feel abandoned that I didn't stay for a 20 year war, the problem is you. I'm proud of every single thing I've done and how well I did it, including training my replacement so the mission carried on without me.

[@RT-yg6ec]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@sarawithoutanh8302]

ABSOLUTELY

[@Nonameforyoudangit]

Well-said and thank you for your service to our country!

[@coreyfaller2500]

Absolutely! Saying he "quit" and he "abandoned his troops" is just bullshit language to manipulate the feelings of listeners. This guy should be ashamed of himself.

[@suzannekiraly4480]

Thank you. Very well said and I hope a lot of people read your remarks.

[@lukeelgon6399]

My God, a man volunteered at 17 to serve. He didn't retire after 20 yrs service, but opted to continue. At 24 yrs he sought to continue public service as an elected official, and turned in his papers. He didn't yet know if he was going to be nominated. When he knew this, he informed his commanding officer, rather than a senior NCO. He was honorably discharged in order to campaign for office. He's being criticised by a party who has a leader who dodged the draft several times, and who's deputy served four years as a desk jockey. This is madness.

[@crooker2]

Precisely.

[@Strollmanx]

He instead retires at 24 from Italy, not 25. Lies about his rank because he didn't complete his two year training stint. He was a Master sergeant not a sergeant major. Says he carried a weapon in war, in Italy? Then refers to the national guard as 19 yo cooks when asked to send them in as Minnesota burned. He is what Thomas Paine wrote of as a Sunshine Patriot. My father was a master sergeant. I was in too. His kind were a dime a dozen. Not the guys to count on when real sacrifice was needed.

[@Strollmanx]

Trump like Biden and Clinton got a deferment. JD Vance was in Iraq escorting journalists into the combat areas. Walz was home pretending he was in the actual war.

[@lukeelgon6399]

@@Strollmanx And you're voting for a guy who is a draft dodger and who calls those who died in service "fools". Congratulations.

[@signalfire6]

@@Strollmanx Well, ask your father what he thinks of the draft dodging Trump, then.

[@JoeyKeo-rm3kw]

He retired, get over it I'm a vet ,to dishonored another vet is disgraceful...Just drop it . 24 years thats a long time. This guy sound like he's bitter

[@marfrandema1884]

I believe the commander is still pissed he went to his superior to announce he was quitting?. It sounds like an ego problem

[@John_Smith_86]

Shouldn't he be bitter?

[@clairefaith5451]

💯

[@disorganizedorg]

@@marfrandema1884 Nobody announced they were quitting and nobody quit. Someone retired after 24 years, as allowed.

[@twinflames6969]

@@John_Smith_86 , no because at the end of the day, Waltze had EARNED the right to retire and this guy is just mad because is ego got dented when Waltze went over his head. Seems to me the question should be , Why did Waltze feel like he needed to go above this guys head.

[@davidfoster5906]

If Walz was not cleared to leave they wouldn't have allow him to return to civilian life. There is no story here. This is BS.Its disgusting

[@cmkeeler1]

you seem too stupid to insult lol

[@peterjohnson9291]

That's not the argument. Try and stay on topic.

[@humbleamerican3019]

He is a coward that's ALL WE NEED TO KNOW😅😅

[@davidfoster5906]

@@peterjohnson9291 None of this is on topic. The topic is really about political preference between 2 political parties

[@davidfoster5906]

@@humbleamerican3019 You must have fought in Iraq. Thank you for your service

[@Korvilon]

As a Veteran myself this sounds like this guy was just mad to be overstepped but in the military if you can't get what you need from your direct superiors you can go over them. It's not unheard of at all, and it can make people above you mad, but Walz was running for a government position and he had every right to retire and not go. We have to remember too that at this time Walz was a brand new father around the age of 41, after years of struggling for a kid. He was also going deaf and actually had to receive major surgery around this time to restore his hearing. So this is all just semantics. Saying a man of 24 years in the military is a quitter is disingenuous.

[@edeledeledel5490]

He wouldn't be able to serve at all if he was deaf anyway! Especially as artillery gunfire was probably the cause.

[@lynnkalles2055]

Thank you for your service xoxo 😘 VOTE BLUE if you love America 🇺🇸 💙 and want to save our democracy 🇺🇸 💙

[@PinetreeState76]

Wow, you just shut down the entire criticism! Thank you!

[@Korvilon]

@@magicjohnsins Yeah, granted it is frowned upon and it makes waves but if you have enough clout you can get away with it. You should keep things at the lowest level possible, but if you need to do it, then do it. I knew people who were being sexually assaulted and had to go over their bosses for help. It was the only way for them to get the message out. It happens.

[@sharonb7164]

❤❤❤. He deserves to make decisions that are best for him and his family.

[@akshannon3148]

I’m a retired Marine Vet, this guy is a joke. He did nothing wrong. Sounds personal because Walz was able to achieve additional milestones on top of his stellar Military Career

[@scallopohare9431]

@@akshannon3148 What "stellar career?" He spent 24 years doing exercises. When it came time to face actual enemies, he dipped.

[@leok7193]

@@akshannon3148 yeah granted it helps your unit if you keep your entire chain of command in the loop, but really only the approving authorities are involved in the decision, especially at senior enlisted level. Leaving as a 4 year Sgt, my MSgt kept trying to get me to stay, called me into his office weekly for a month. I entertained him, just so he understood continuity of my area if responsibility, but really I just needed SgtMaj and CO signatures.

[@akshannon3148]

@@scallopohare9431 how long were you in the Military? Also he didn’t get bone spurs btw..

[@jacqueslaurent]

False. Walz committed stolen valor by falsely claiming he retired as an E-9, when in fact he retired as an E-8. It's not just about this; it's also about how, during an imminent deployment, he abandoned the troops he was preparing, leaving them on edge as they awaited the deployment call. They ultimately received that call two months later.

[@uchall2275]

​@scallopohare9431 he should have just got his daddy to pay his doctor to say he had bone spurs that's the much braver option.

[@debbiecook4414]

Oh for gods sake, the man was eligible to retire, he had a family and he wanted to retire. He served his country for well over 20 years and it was time…. I totally support that ❤

[@Coyote-tc1ww]

Ur a fool

[@LarryJohnson-rz2nu]

Jumped the Chain of Command

[@LarryJohnson-rz2nu]

Tim is a coward.

[@Doc_Holiday]

Great job CNN exposing stolen valor and cowardice!

[@roxxbee2525]

​@@LarryJohnson-rz2nusays a keyboard troll.

[@mechwarrior-oz7pn]

As a Veteran, I can tell you that Walz serving over 24 years in the National Guard is way above and beyond honorable service. That is considered career military and he is entitled to retire after 20 years. 24 years is true dedication.

[@karlbmiles]

Even if it was only working on weekends? What did he do for the Guard, what was his MOS and rank? His DD-214 would clear that up.

[@wulf67]

@@karlbmilesYes his MOS and rank have nothing to do with whether his service was honorable.

[@robertheintze9413]

​@@karlbmilesSeeking any excuse to slam an honorable man, while idolizing a well documented DIShonorable one (Trump)? I'd say your untenable position lacks complete credibility?

[@chamay9078]

What did Tampon Tim do in weekend as a guard? Looking for boys

[@TheSofres]

@@chamay9078while Donny was rubbing elbows with Epstein and playing with young girls?

[@spicewood7790]

My GOD, does this guy sound BUTT-HURT that Walz had the GAUL to file his retirement papers without notifying HIM first!!! Probably he’s the reason Walz decided to retire and not put up with his petty crying a**. I’m a veteran and I approve this message.

[@marciea7826]

@spicewood7790 exactly. He sounds like a guy with an age to grind. His first statement in his timeliness was Walz let him know he'd submitted a bid for Congress, done, period, over. He's mad he was out of the loop. He's stirring a pot of poo and he's the only one who stinks.

[@joanhurt884]

I approve your message too.

[@hanzbrixx]

It figures that your approve this lying coward.

[@BillyJohnson-di9ht]

I approve it as well, dude needs a safe space and therapy 🐕

[@annadavis5388]

I was just thinking the same, this guy is Sarge Majpr Butt Hutt!

[@DReardon-hq2vb]

It's truly amazing that there would be ANY military support for a man who called veterans "losers".

[@Ford_prefect_42]

And doges the draft

[@scallopohare9431]

@@DReardon-hq2vb That OP has been debunked. Catch up, mkay? Also, why doyou care so much about Trump not serving when Biden, Obama, and Clinton did not serve?

[@scallopohare9431]

@@DReardon-hq2vb That OP has been debunked. Also, why upset about Trump not serving whem Biden, Obama, and Clinton didn't serve ?

[@suzannekiraly4480]

@@scallopohare9431 - Who debunked it? Trump? There are many videos where you can hear Trump calling veterans "losers".

[@scallopohare9431]

@@DReardon-hq2vb Well, this is weird. I'm getting a reply, without seeing any comment of my own. Gitta pass.

[@Sticky-Situation]

What are we doing here? Disparaging somebody over service their 24 years of service, versus defending a rapist and a fraud man? This is BS

[@rqrs2301]

Don't forget draft dodger

[@libbycollins9349]

Don’t forget insurrectionist.

[@devinharwood6010]

Exactly.

[@rayj737]

Maybe you can get on that snitch hotline and let everyone know!😂

[@MarketingStrategies28]

TDS is real

[@roygbivcreations5929]

He served 24 damn years he had every right to retire thats NOT QUITTING!!!!

[@hpotter2954]

Yes he quit right before he was to be deployed to combat.

[@Frederick0220]

You're missing the point. Tim LIED about fighting in combat.

[@jonnycomfort9271]

No one is contesting that he served those years. That IN NO WAY changes the facts, however. When you are part of the military chain of command, AT ANY LEVEL, you are bound to FOLLOW that chain of command. He didn't. He told his CSM that he would deploy to Iraq, and less than 2 months later, while going outside that chain of command, he bailed on his unit. You could serve honorably for 50 years--but when you stop serving honorably and you're dishonest about your intentions, actions, and motives, that changes things. Fact. Ever serve in uniform? I have. Ever been deployed to a combat zone? I have. NONE of us really wanted to go to combat. But we went. Because that's what we signed up and agreed to if called upon. Walz lied about "carrying a gun into war", and many other details. Facts. Don't like it? Facts don't care about how you feel.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@roygbivcreations5929 His statement claiming top rank he had to forfeit is still on line. From his sixth term in Congress. Me? USAF, 1976-80. PS. Got my orders to Korea right after the axe murders at the DMZ. Had to qualify on the M-16, was issued mobility bag with helmet, flak jacket and canteen. Could have avoided going if I just missed some shots.

[@hpotter2954]

@@jonnycomfort9271 I saw several videos of him on Megyn Kelly channel dishonesty claiming to be CSM and lying about “carrying weapons of war in war”.

[@Kyoko12345678]

24yrs is an amazing length of service. This Gentleman clearly has a personal axe to grind.

[@tss9886]

Yup bitter and whiny is how he sounds.

[@StarDust-vm1qs]

It is sad.

[@jon2426]

No lie scorned

[@bootsmith8016]

He is political operative and has been for years, like the guys who sold their souls to attack John Kerry who was a war hero.

[@pkrakras3561]

This sm is just an other maga guy who missed life oppertunities . Total failure.this poor man.

[@debechamberlain-loving9993]

Listening to this it sounds to me that this Retired Command Sargent Major still carries a grudge and is still feels offended that Walz did not inform him of his retirement first. His statements confirms that Walz did not abandon his unit and that Walz decided to pursue the higher calling of serving our Military and his military team, and eventually his constituents. Walz has not stolen any valor.

[@MrMadman111]

I know right? I mean I cant remember half the peoples names who came and went prior to or after deployments that didn't go. I remember every name of who I deployed with every time. But like the Sgt Major in the story said "I didn't want to deploy either but I did" yup salty little bitch end of story seen plenty of those. Little long to hold a grudge though that was nearly 20 years ago lol.

[@nosmoking5366]

He doesn't care he, like a lot of respondents here, is trying to make cheap political points on a good man. Shame on you all.

[@sdguptill]

​@@NaNError404Can confirm, Julin was not well liked or well respected.

[@unkatom]

@@nosmoking5366 Cry harder.

[@Oblivionsurveyor]

I don't think you will find a member of his battalion that will say anything nice about Walz. Many Soldiers thought he was being deployed with them and only found out at the last second when he retired. Nothing is more demoralizing than your commander abandoning his troops on the eve of battle. Errr i mean "Retiring". lol

[@Jackwagon]

The fact that he’s referring to Walz’s retirement as he “quit” tells me this is personal and he’s got a bone to pick. Absolutely nobody in the military refers to retirement as quitting.

[@JMunchen-wf2yj]

Throwing his own man under the best - that’s not leadership. Tim Walz realized he could serve his country elsewhere and if they win this election, he will have done a hell of a job. I respect this guys military service but it’s agree with you it’s obvious it’s personal, he’s jaded that someone else made the decision and he feels super ceded as a manager.

[@kaypakaipa8559]

He quit, lied and ran from duty he promised to fulfill and jumped chain of command to run! Timmy is a fraud 😂

[@tracybelmont6020]

@@kaypakaipa8559 Please stop embarrassing yourself and go buy some sneakers from your former grifter in chief WHO DODGED THE DRAFT! Omg go away 😂

[@EverythingCameFromNothing]

@@kaypakaipa8559I thought you were talking about dictator donOLD and his bankruptcies 😂 Trump is a draft dodger and didn’t serve a single day! What a loser and a 🐈

[@dreamcoyote]

@@kaypakaipa8559 He couldn't serve any more because of his bone spurs... oh wait...

[@pincus1979]

As a veteran of the Gulf War, he is entitled to retire. I know from my experience, people were brought back after they left the Army. If Walz was needed they could have not let him retire. This is a nothing burger that doesn’t even merit the time they are spending on this topic

[@Jilbreel]

Thank you for your service. I wish they talked about paying our vets and elderly instead of having them jump through hoops .

[@KenLeonard-e7n]

Waltz didn't follow procedures to "retire" as he was past the date to refusal and would have been compelled to serve. As the Sgt Major said: "He was under 'STOP LOSS' regulations and NOT ELEGABLE to back out (retire) without showing a MAJOR Cause.

[@mikeboone8260]

@@pincus1979 once a liar always a liar that's the bottom line it's not the topic the action.

[@charliewaters5289]

Hey putz, he bypassed his chain of command to get past the stop loss order. Maybe you should actually get a clue or shut your hole. Unlikely you're a veteran, if you are, you're a completely fucking clueless one.

[@scott1637]

As a gulf war and a Iraq veteran this POS lied about being in a war for political gain he is a coward if you cant understand that I question your integrity

[@henrybindbeutel7990]

I am a combat vet. A combat vet’s service is in no way “more than” anyone else’s service. One of the 7 Army Values is selfless service. This criticism of Walz is dumb.

[@Tony-md7dk]

How selfless is it to say you did something you didn't actually do to make yourself look better?

[@brandofoster6195]

If you are a combat veteran then what are you doing supporting an administrator who supports open borders or wants boys to use tampons?

[@williamcarter9066]

MAGA has 0 room to talk about service of any kind JD Couch was a reporter not on the front lines fighting!!

[@DaleHartley]

@@Tony-md7dk what did he say that he actually did not do?

[@DaleHartley]

@@ChappySinclair He did not lie

[@dipperdog]

All I got from that is that his commanding officer holds a huge grudge against Walz for speaking to his superior instead of only going through him. He might be angry that Walz spoke to someone higher in rank, but that is Walz's right. Sour grapes from the commander for not being as important as the officer which Walz spoke with isn't Walz's problem. It is also clear from this officer that Walz had been planning and pursuing his election bid before he found out about the deployment, which refutes Vance's claims.

[@kylebrister7608]

The guy wasn't his commanding officer. the guy was an equal ranking NCO. His story is pure crap.

[@steveallen3434]

but is the military all about the chain of command

[@Doc_Holiday]

Great job CNN exposing stolen valor and cowardice!

[@LarryJohnson-rz2nu]

Jumping Chain of Command coward

[@LarryJohnson-rz2nu]

​@@kylebrister7608so you don't know what the enlisted chain of command is Tim is a coward.

[@jokatal]

I'm a veteran and Walz did what any intelligent person would do if they wanted to retire. He knew if he waited, he'd be stop-lossed and forced to stay in for years. This old General just has a chip on his shoulder.

[@michaeledwards8083]

I agree with you but just want to clarify that this guy is not nor ever was a general. He was an E-9, which is the highest rank an enlisted person can obtain but he still isn't an Officer and certainly not a General.

[@providence4455]

He was already stop lossed. it’s stolen valor when you claim to be a war veteran and you’re not. It’s stolen valor when you claim a rank you’re not. If you were military you would understand 😂

[@jesusrdeleon]

He's not a general but believes to be... Ergo the butt hurting...

[@jesusrdeleon]

​@@providence4455it stolen valor when you claim accolades and medals you didn't receive.... It's impersonation when you claim a rank you are not..... For clarification.

[@eldenringer6466]

As the grandson of 2 decorated marines and a gold star family and as someone whose worked on bases .. I THANK J D VANCE for his service. But the J D VANCE of today , as his former best friend said on CNN, 'is not the same VANCE of yesterday when he was a marine, let alone his time at Yale'. J D VANCE IS NOW a disgrace to the service and the CORE because he spends his time attacking a 24 year veteran while defending a bone spur coward who calls veterans "LOSERS". And ofcourse VANCE has lied constantly about his own record where he never saw combat of any kind. I AM SO MAD at this opportunist, who doesn't even support our allies in Europe because he claims he has seen the horrors of war BUT he attacks Walz for not going to the disastrous and arguably illegal 2nd Iraq war. Hypocrisy! Also VANCE voted repeatedly to not support veterans pay and care. GO SEE HIS RECORD...he always votes against veterans as does trump...the felon insurrectionist. SHAME ON VANCE and shame on anyone who defends the INDEFENSIBLE! We are a family of Conservatives but we are all voting for HARRIS / WALZ as they are real heroes who have served America for a combined total of 75 years vs Vance and trump 4 combined years.

[@cathyd.7332]

This guy using the word "quit" several times is very telling. I am sorry but retiring after 24 years with an honorable discharge.. Thank you for you your sacrifice sir.

[@karlbmiles]

Imagine, Tim is your boss in the Guard for 10 years, then just as your unit is called up for the Iraq war, he decides to retire and you go without him.

[@lessthirst7309]

​@@karlbmilesand then runs in Congress claiming the rank he was promoted but had to be striped of because he "retired" to abruptly.

[@mindcandyusa86]

@@lessthirst7309 He didn't finish the course work. He retired after 24 years. He served honorably.

[@lessthirst7309]

@@mindcandyusa86 Ai

[@mikeboone8260]

@@mindcandyusa86 you know nothing of the Brotherhood you know nothing of the shoulder to shoulder you know nothing of the blood and the honor and the courage and the back protection that it takes and what weasel is it takes to abandon it

[@semperfidelification]

He can do as he chooses after 20 years. He served 24 years. Semper Fi Gov Walz. This Marine supports you.

[@thesummerland6165]

Ty sir! So does another service vet kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIGZhoevqM-jeNEsi=se3kGr58gNi0lD09

[@providence4455]

But he lied about and claimed to be a war veteran when he bailed before deploying. He also claimed a rank he never achieved. Maybe to non military that is no big deal but to all of the military members who actually did serve and actually did achieve that rank it IS stolen valor! Facts!

[@TheJeweledBird]

@@providence4455 My two nephews served in Iraq. One serviced helicopters, the other saw combat. One received a purple heart, the other didn't. Doesn't change the fact that they're both war veterans. And apparently you don't understand how rank works in the military. Walz did reach the rank of Command Sergeant Major, but he retired before completing the requirements necessary to retain it, so his discharge papers show him as a Master Sergeant. Stop trying to swift boat.

[@reginaldforthright805]

@@TheJeweledBirdno need to twist yourself into knots defending him just because you agree politically, ma’am. We all know he abandoned his men.

[@TheJeweledBird]

​@@reginaldforthright805 No, he didn't. He retired after serving 24 years in the military. In fact, they wanted to medically discharge him at 20 because his hearing had been damaged by artillery. He was the one who pushed for four more years. And you don't think JD Vance launched this attack because he doesn't agree with Walz politics? If he--and all y'all piling on--truly believed what you're spouting, y'all wouldn't be anywhere near Trump, his five deferments, and his bone spurs. A commander in chief who called people who made the ultimate sacrifice suckers and losers. Again, stop the swift boating.

[@professorgreen4451]

He served with honor. 24 years and no bone spurs.

[@rare6319]

👆Tds symptom

[@goodtroublemaker143]

@@rare6319 👆tds symptom

[@rare6319]

@@goodtroublemaker143 🤣 your so clever and witty 🤣 oh you do realise the video was about Tim walz, and had absolutely nothing to do with Trump, yet you and the other sufferer's live 24/7 with him living in your heads 😂 😉 😀

[@scallopohare9431]

@@rare6319 Thing is, the only president or candidate who did not serve, and gets roasted for it is Trump. Biden never served. Clinton never served. Obama could have volunteered, but did not. Why pick on Trump?

[@scallopohare9431]

I missed a spot. Harris never served. I am a second generation woman veteran.

[@dccmwylie]

This guy is so full of it. I was an E9, Master Chief and retired at 30 years. There is absolutely no requirement for a solder or Sailor to request permission to retire from his or her Enlisted supervisor. That is just a curtesy notification. This guy is just trying to discredit Waltz service. Waltz didn't need permission from this guy and there are men and women who make choices about when to retire everyday and the considerations are about what is best for them and their family. Waltz was completely within his rights to retire when he did. The only appropriate response to all of this is..... "Thank you Governor Waltz for your honerable service to your country, we are in your debt as a Nation and so very thankful there are Men and Women like you who are willing to serve and truly know what service is.

[@asiansexsymbol]

On top of that, E-8 and 9 always stay in office, never go onto a battlefield. So I don't understand the implementation of Walz being Trump-like, aka a chkn.

[@asiansexsymbol]

Even had Walz had deployed, he would have stayed in an office all day long. E-8 and E-9 stay in office, and never go onto a battlefield. Meanwhile, DonOld...5 times. 😆

[@OhgodImtoosexy]

Yeah, even had Walz had deployed, he would have stayed in an office all day long. E-8 and E-9 stay in office, and never go onto a battlefield. Meanwhile, DonOld...5 times. 😆 I don't understand the implications from the right that Walz was a p...

[@OhgodImtoosexy]

Were soldiers scared of you?

[@marikoaustin9660]

Thank you as well, sir, for your honorable service to your country, we are in your debt as a Nation and so very thankful that there are Men and Women like you who are willing to serve and truly know what service is. 🙏

[@donnovicki9771]

He served 24 years. He doesn't need to justify anything.

[@josephinejonesbrown5784]

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[@68Tboy]

And lying about his rank and going to combat? He doesn't need to justify this? How exactly does this make sense to you?

[@nannie2846]

@@68Tboy Ummm actually look it up? He may not have been in actual combat, but he was deployed in 2003. Shady? He just reported on the war. He was a desk jockey marine.

[@GeorgeBowling-te2xk]

BS

[@AlexLewis-eh6yv]

I totally agree with you

[@wolfamoz]

He kept saying that Walz knew he was being deployed but then slips up at the end and says Walz did not have orders of deployment at the time he submitted for retirement.

[@SDM121888]

The official warning order went out in June. He retired in may. As the acting csm of that unit He definitely knew that combat deployment was coming down the pipe months before the official orders drop, especially for a guard unit (they generally need more prep time than an AD unit) Even the privates know roughly where they are going long before the official orders get cut.

[@delriver77]

Doesn't even matter because he also said Walz was already trying to run for Congress the year prior

[@joecasey7415]

Of course he knew they would be deployed. So he bailed.

[@CM-ve1bz]

@@delriver77 And he said he would deploy if called, saying he didn’t know what it would be like running for office while deployed. Guess that all changed when the chips hit the table.

[@jackalope5589]

@@SDM121888and you should know you submit your request for retirement long before it goes through

[@bigdave8437]

Julian is full of it, the indication there MIGHT be a deployment over a 2 year window does not mean Walz abandoned his unit. What a crock. Joe Eustace served a decade with Walz, calling Walz an exemplary soldier & said Walz told him he was going to retire to run for Congress BEFORE the deployment order. Vance, a desk jockey REMF, who saw zero combat is in no position to be a critic to anyone who served 24 yrs. What a nothing burger.

[@followingmybliss1340]

They sure are trying though aren't they? What a monster, serving 24 years and retiring! I love the guy. What's his name is just jealous and probably MAGA.

[@Heidicode]

@@followingmybliss1340 Wouldn't it have been great if Walz just said that he spent 24 years in the National Guard and spent a stint of that in Italy? But no. Like a typical democrat he had to lie and exaggerate his service and the local DFL-lapdog media in Minnesota never vetted him. He's getting vetted now, though. We get to see that Walz is the socialist, Communist China-loving, stolen valor candidate before people across the country decide to vote for him or not this fall.

[@donnad6914]

I agree "nothing burger".

[@josephbearpaw]

He served 24 god d@mn years when does it end "Julia" just another deployment right. Just a little bit more time right ? F#ck off Julian

[@josephbearpaw]

Tim just got out of a 2003 god d@mn Deployment f#ck nut

[@juliancrooks3031]

Anyone that served for 24 years isn't stolen valor. He did his duty

[@joyabia682]

Just ignore the weirdos. We don't have to give any energy to these clowns.

[@Walter-ds4fy]

It is Stolen valor when he lies about his rank and time served as he did.

[@RandomUserOnTheInterWebs]

@@Walter-ds4fy He didn't lie about his rank. He achieved the rank of Command Sergeant Major months before retiring, but retired before completing required training to maintain that rank. He was demoted after retirement.

[@frankellis9627]

@@Walter-ds4fy He never lied about his rank and time served. Where did you see that? Stop making shit up 🤔

[@markmierzejewski9535]

@@RandomUserOnTheInterWebs so he lied when using it on his website. Confirmed change TODAY by Kamala’s team.. that is stolen valor

[@NOYFB]

Walz let nobody down. He is entitled to make a career change, especially after 24 years of service.

[@captainpharaoh]

Walz did his time, served honorably. He was within his right to retire when he did. And besides, the US Military could have invoked its "stop loss" policy if they needed him. They didn't. End of story.

[@richardlincoln8438]

@@captainpharaoh Walz has been making untrue assertions about his rank for the 19 years AFTER retiring. He isn't a Command Sergeant Major as stated on the government website. There is video of Walz making the assurance that he is a CSM years after retirement. If Walz will make repeated untrue statements he can't be believed. ......End of story.

[@Frederick0220]

You're missing the point. Tim LIED about fighting in combat.

[@tauncfester3022]

@@Frederick0220 He said no such thing.

[@johnryman-f3c]

Worst goernor Minnie has ever had, let 27,000 illegals into vote in state election and get ss cards

[@kingsnowman7461]

This is a cheap shot. Walz proudly served his country in the national guard faithfully for 24+ years. He was entitled and fully deserved to retire after 20 years.

[@darrenbell6718]

Tampon Tim is owed nothing

[@Batou-ts9ri]

@@darrenbell6718 It's funny how you think Tampon Tim's a slur. That's how out of touch you are with the opposite sex..

[@TomDoe98]

@@darrenbell6718 Only insults can be made because y’all have nothing on HARRIS/WALTZ

[@kristieshaw4806]

@@TomDoe98 THE PROSECUTOR VERSUS THE 78 YEAR OLD CRIMINAL!!!!!! A VOTE FOR TRUMP IS A VOTE FOR PUTIN! WE ARE NEVER GOING BACK!

[@cd5642]

Walz literally said he used a certain rifle in battle. He then said that “weapon of war” he used in battle should be banned. He never was in battle. That is the literal meaning of the term stolen valor. He used stolen valor and lies to try to diminish our second amendment and our freedoms. That is so un-American. So is being a flat out Marxist, which he admits to.

[@jcc9549]

I'm done. He showed his cards. He's BITTER. He's using the word QUIT. Even if he addressed his retirement with someone above this guy, he would not have been honorably discharged if he went outside protocol or procedure. Why isn't he blaming the GUY ABOVE HIM THAT APPROVED HIS RETIREMENT????? Instead, he pulled this nonsense in 2006 and AGAIN NOW, denigrating Tim Walz. This is so stupid.

[@lf3361]

Repubs need to keep good Dems out of office

[@catherinec2967]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Julin doesn’t seem to understand what rank is. Crazy for a serviceman to be mad he was outranked

[@gregdziewit6945]

Its swiftboating all over again. Those guys were proven liars and now the one behind all that is Trumps campaign manager. Taking someones strength and chopping it in a blender and reassembling it into something wrong is their MO. So many people on the right willing to lie about anything to server their party.

[@wayne7725]

@jcc9549 Soon as he used the word quit the next thought in my mind was sour grapes.

[@adalavin8648]

This guy is a huge crybaby. Boohoohoo. I didn't get to tell him no. What an asshole.

[@toadjiang7626]

It's hilariously ironic for the cult of Captain Bonespurs to have the nerve to criticize an actual veteran for not staying longer.

[@captaintrips9606]

Trump has seen more action haha

[@j.dunlop8295]

Every stupid, ignorant attack on groups' esteemed individuals, is driving undecided voter's to make wiser choices?😅 Vote 💙🇺🇸 Coach and teacher are taking the rude, vulgar hateful old students to task! Don-Old, and "Yale" university "hillbilly" Vance!😅 Vance and t.Rump are crying, saying, "it's all our fault?" No they'll blame others, taking"no" responsibility! 🩵🇺🇸 Vote

[@j.dunlop8295]

Every stupid, ignorant attack on groups' esteemed individuals, is driving undecided voter's to make wiser choices?😅 Vote 💙🇺🇸 Coach and teacher are taking the rude, vulgar hateful old students to task! Don-Old, and "Yale" university "hillbilly" Vacant Vance! 💙🇺🇸 Vote!

[@daydays12]

He could have retired 4 years earlier but stayed on.

[@tka1528]

Sure, with JD Vance's couch...

[@rodneycorbin7247]

Thank you Sergeant Walz. I am a 22 year Air Force veteran and I respect and thank anyone who has honorably served any time to their country. J.D. Vance and this Sergeant doing the interview are pure clowns. No one quits the military. They are put out, they complete their enlistment or if they make it a career they retire. Pure and simple. Any person who has served the military in honorable service deserves the respect of this entire nation. As veterans we ALWAYS respect all veterans regardless of branch of service. If there is a stop loss he would not have been allowed to retire. I was forced into two additional years of service because of stop loss due to 9/11. Sergeant Major Walz had submitted his retirement papers before he received orders so he was allowed to retire with an honorable discharge. This Sergeant during the interview is a pawn to a 5 time draft dodger and a traitor to every veteran in America.

[@JanetCarlson-zm5ng]

❤❤❤

[@tannerhowardfishing582]

"I respect anyone who serves" then immediately calls two fellow men who served "clowns" 😂👏

[@marfrandema1884]

This person is irritated cause Waltz went above him, but he did nothing wrong if he was entitled to retire. 24 years is a long time

[@carrerau7138]

Yeah, better retire before your unit goes to Iraq....

[@John_Smith_86]

Jumping the chain of command in the military is nothing wrong?

[@imrael496]

He left his brothers.

[@twinflames6969]

@@carrerau7138, but Trump was a DRAFT DODGER, five times🤫 Waltz was allowed to retire, after 24 yrs , I commend his service. This man is just upset that he was left out of the loop.

[@joeldevos8853]

@@carrerau7138 Because he ended up in congress he would have received a deferment.

[@momandnate]

He served 24 years,he could have retired years before,at any time,and he was honorably discharged,so for real what's the issue?Also he was in his 40s by then.So why are we having this conversation? There is no stolen valor,just sour grapes.

[@shade38211]

You sign an enlistment contract which he did not fulfill .

[@kobeclub3330]

Because walz lied about his level and deserted his team. He is a perfect dem.

[@daydays12]

He also had hearing problems brought on by training with artillery.

[@seeking70]

He had a 6 year reenlistment contract and left his people at 4 years. That said, the "stolen valor" aspect of this is calling himself a retired Command Sergeant Major, carrying a weapon of war in war, and serving in OEF as opposed to supporting OEF. Stolen valor, or resume embellishment, is up to the observer.

[@seeking70]

@daydays12 almost everyone in the military, especially in a warfare specialty, has hearing loss. Did he apply for a VA disability?

[@dumpd6227]

After 24 years of service, Sergeant Walz retired honorably. He was more than deserving of retirement. He was not a deserter or AWOL.

[@margaritaramos3393]

Or Bone Spurs.

[@carrerau7138]

He didn't want to go to Iraq with his buddies. And yet he claimed that he is a Afghanistan and Iraq veteran. And carried "weapons in war". A disgusting fraud. The archetypical D-Rat.

[@John_Smith_86]

The claim is not that he did. The claim is that he resigned primarily to avoid a combat tour. Specially given that he was happily receiving service pay for his 21st to 24th year of service

[@darrenbell6718]

Tampon Tim is owed nothing

[@johnryman-f3c]

so what 100's of thousands did the same thing

[@lynnmitges5653]

Because he didn’t follow protocol & went over this man’s head , chose to retire after 24 yrs, than go to Iraq, that somehow makes him a coward?!? Were there not the possibilities of being involved in a war during his years of service (prior to Iraq)?!! Anyone who becomes a soldier deserves thanks.

[@AJefferson-r5o]

@lynnmitges5653 know that when you send in your retirement papers, a csm can not deny or grant retirement it is above his pay grade.

[@brendag5263]

Yes of course there was, that is why this guy is being ridiculous. Walz decided to retire because he wanted to run for congress. He filed to run for congress in February 2005, shortly after in March 2005 put in his retirement notice, then officially retired and left in May 2005. His unit was not notified of deployment for Iraq until at least JULY or August of 2005, and they didn't leave for Iraq until almost 2006! So no, Walz did not run away.

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Walz, at his rank, would have never been on the front line anyway.

[@gofoats]

They were not even in the same unit. CSM Walz filed for retirement almost a year prior to the alert. He retired as Sgt Major because he did not take the last course to keep CSM at retirement.

[@eatmorenachos]

"He didn't notify me, he notified someone else, that he was going to retire." SO WHAT? Walz already told people he was running for Congress and thinking of retiring, which was his right. The military didn't "stoploss" Walz and force him to go, so the upper ranks clearly didn't have a problem with it.

[@user-gj1ld4uw9v]

I agree. My military family members said Walz did what he was supposed to do. This guy's ego is big and was bruised

[@ChristineGuzman-h4w]

A coward like can't understand boy...real veterans know and not this little walz..a coward

[@edhorton2766]

Not only did Walz go on to serve in Congress, but he constantly fought for veteran's issues. Maybe Joolin should recognize that, if he could get past his butt hurt status. Not holding my breath.

[@jessgunn6639]

So walz didn't have faith in his superior and given the way the guys talking walz made the right decision!

[@LoriStevensRD]

Exactly! My husband’s unit had stop loss in place. Clearly Walz served honorably, and followed all the proper protocols to file his retirement. It was appproved-end of story.

[@rabukan5842]

I am overseas with the military right now and I am disgusted with this swift-boating of our service members. Walz served 24 years, which is 4 years more than retirement, and it was during wartime that he decided to stay in for 4 more years. At that point, he could have retired whenever he wanted to unless he was designated for stop loss, which he never was. So this is not much adu about nothing; this is pathetic. Vance only served for 4 years as a PR guy, but he served. He also could have stayed in for another 4 years, but he didn’t, so did he leave his troops during a time of war? No. His time of service was up. But compare 4 years becoming a Corporal to 24 years of service becoming a Sergeant Major, and Vance should be ashamed of himself for ever questioning Walz for something like “stolen valor,” especially when his new boss is a draft dodger. What a loser of a human being Vance is, but he did serve. We will not let anyone denigrate Walz’s service. The media should be honoring him, not allowing this nonsense to even be a story.

[@jacqueslaurent]

Huge fucking deal, sorry. There is proof Walz committed stolen valor by falsely claiming he retired as a Command Sergeant Major E-9, when in fact he retired as an E-8, and was demoted from E-9.

[@jon2426]

And y'all wonder why young people don't sign up for service it's shit like this why go into the arm forces for ungrateful people to talk shit after your done you job keeping them save and to turn around and shit on your valor . .... You guys playing crackhead games

[@User_Bar_Can]

@@jacqueslaurentshould he not have been court martialed for that? Anything stolen is a crime, military or not.

[@shaggay]

@@jacqueslaurent oh he is one number off wow and plus he did earn it. They demoted him but he got there I don't think one number is a big deal.

[@Shadowboost]

​​​@@jacqueslaurent he was demoted FOLLOWING retirement. He attained E-9 during service AND SERVED AT THAT RANK but did not complete training. That means he gets the benefits of a E-8 even though he reached E-9. You don't even know what stolen valor means

[@TheRealityState]

This is ridiculous - people retire. He was there for 24 years, just because he wasn't deployed in that time doesn't mean he can't retire after giving over 2 decades of service. Petty BS to disparage his service.

[@ben_deguzman]

agreed

[@christinebuckingham8369]

EXACTLY! He’s Allowed to Retire after 20 Years - he Served 4 More! I bet this Old Miserable Geezer is a Trumper!!! Shame on this Old Fart - he wanted to be on TV and Support Traitor Trump!

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Tell a veteran

[@brucebartup6161]

and he rejoined AFTER 911. So he knew that any time from then on he could have been posted overseas into "that wind blowing, and that tide" Fallujah wherever. All other things being equal I'd say that took some patriotism. But then I am a Brit civilian so maybe I'm easily impressed. Hush my mouth.

[@Dan-zy9pb]

@@TheRealityState his men needed his leadership in war and he abandoned them. He also lied about being in a war. He was never in a war. Stolen valor!

[@victormatos2516]

Walz continued to serve his country in Congress. People are whining over nothing and tearing down someone who proudly served their country.

[@Frederick0220]

You're missing the point. Tim LIED about fighting in combat.

[@plainsimpx1662]

@@Frederick0220No, he never said he was in Combat

[@tommyrutledge4654]

​@plainsimpx1662 oh yes he did

[@plainsimpx1662]

@@tommyrutledge4654 he described an assault rifle like the one he trained with and carried in war. That is a slip up of words. He never said Combat. Just like JD Vance was a Combat Correspondent, he was Never in Combat. He lived in a Combat Zone, but never was in Combat. If he was he’d been awarded the Marine Combat Action ribbon. I don’t hold anything against either man. Both served their country. Did you? I did, 3 tours. Trump just disparaged the Medal of Honor and those who earned it. You still support him?

[@dropthefox]

​@@plainsimpx1662 Yes, he did. Let me google that for you 🤦‍♂️

[@j.b.macadam6516]

I was in the process of enlisting for a 3rd time after 9/11. The unjustified invasion of Iraq changed my mind, and I had my reenlistment papers thrown out. Governor Walz actually reenlisted after 9/11 and served his Nation Honorably!

[@jeezybaby43]

$150 worth it

[@jeffharlan214]

Yes, but going around chain of command, is chicken shit

[@JeffWilliams1965]

Qapla'!

[@Bigdaddylobo1]

@@jeffharlan214SM is not in the chain of command. SM reports directly to the battalion commander. This guy is just a Republican shill.

[@providence4455]

it’s stolen valor when you claim to be a war veteran and you’re not. It’s stolen valor when you claim a rank you’re not. If you were military you would understand 😂

[@josemanuelmanrique3725]

So his beef with Walz is that he didn't ask his personal permission to reitre? It's about his 24 years of service, not about this guy. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@streetcar6080]

He's a bitter Republican. Walz did not have to consult him (he was a just a peer of Walz), Walz consulted his commanders and they approved his retirement. They could have easily rejected his retirement request.

[@homeplanet365]

Walz was in the guard for 22 years before Bush freaked and started sending the guard to Iraq in 2003.

[@POWDER2155]

HE has no beef HE is just another sad right wing trying to cause trouble

[@sdguptill]

A​@@magicjohnsinsLOL. CSM'S Want so bad for there to be a pecking order. There isn't. They aren't even in the chain of command. Clout chasers like Julin and Behrends can't stand that. CSM's aren't even in the rating chain. They have no "Direct subordinates."

[@josemanuelmanrique3725]

@@magicjohnsins That is not what was asked of him, he was asked if he thought it was right that Walz's 24 years of service to be used as a political pawn, instead of answering the question directly, he gave a story of what HE disagreed with Walz' retirement, leaving the door open for Fox News to manipulate his words.

[@charlesbahr2374]

and he has also worked for our veterans after he retired.and educated our children ,and made sure kids were fed in the classroom.thank you Gov. Walz.

[@RichardBlackburn-bt5hl]

Educating children and Indoctrinating children are 2 completely terms. Tampons in boys bathrooms in schools is not educating, it is Indoctrination

[@bettinadewoof3309]

@@RichardBlackburn-bt5hl. Your hate and ignorance are showing.

[@mike6335]

lol I see someone was indoctrinated by him

[@BoltmanAP]

Our veterans… our children… spoken like a faithful Marxist.

[@robo6863]

1941 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) ensures that eligible children in all states have access to free or reduced-price lunches through federal assistance.

[@BorisGomez-ms2dx]

This guy doesn’t know how to express himself clearly…Walz was in his right to retire whenever he wanted, so stop your dumb arguments

[@austinlohse9990]

People are so insufferable about this. The man did 24 YEARS. Who cares if his retirement was convenient. To have people who never served criticize him is ridiculous. Walz did beyond his time and is still serving to this day.

[@Thomas_Paine2U_fascinista]

What's worse, really, is former service members criticizing THIS set of circumstances and voting for a non-combat veteran who rode a desk in Iraq for a year and former president who never served but was asked to 4 or 5 times. THAT'S what is in sufferable to me

[@marceld6061]

@@Thomas_Paine2U_fascinista That is the GOP way. Get the voting public to look elsewhere so their own foibles aren't scrutinized. I do like how Laura Coates pushed back.

[@storm8192]

Would you be saying that if it was a republican candidate or would you be calling him a coward?

[@momscastle]

@@storm8192 jd vance was a marine correspondent lol pure projection from conservatives, per usual

[@Walter-ds4fy]

The problem is Walz lied. You seem to ignore that fact. He lied about time served and rank. This is Stolen Valor and is an insult to all military that you ignore that point.

[@ese5102]

This man was not in Walz chain of command and never had any say in his retirement. He is giving himself a role he didn't have in decision making. I'm not sure why you're even interviewing him

[@kylebrister7608]

Thank you, finally someone who realizes that an E-9 doesn't have to ask another E-9 permission to do anything. That's what officers & DD214s are for. This guy is maga.

[@mikeyspikey1861]

Yep...maga

[@Eileenpenz-lk8uq]

You obviously don't know what you're talking about.

[@stephenwatts985]

​@@kylebrister7608maga doesn't appear on CNN 😂

[@Eileenpenz-lk8uq]

You ever heard of Chain of Command?

[@camiesugden4852]

Is he allowed to speak about a former employee like this? My husband is in the Reserves and I can't count the number of times word about possible deployments have been discussed and then the deployments don't end up happening or are significantly delayed. We should admire and be thankful for his 24 years of service.

[@Kindred04]

@camiesugden4852 Finally, someone with common sense. There are people who keep saying "he knew it was coming so he quit." Being told that a deployment may happen is not the same thing as actually being deployed. It's disturbing that there are actually people here who have served in the military (or at least claim they did), who act like Walz is some kind of deserter. My brother was in the National Guard, and I remember around 2003/2004 he was told several times that he may get deployed to Iraq but it never happened. Some of these people have no idea what they're talking about. It's a shame that this story has even gotten this kind of traction. It's nothing but a distraction being used to emotionally manipulate people who won't bother to do any research and learn the truth.

[@jaybleu6169]

Yeah, I was in the Army in Germany during Desert Storm and it seemed like the plans changed every day. Some guys got selected and sent to other units to deploy, but most of us ultimately stayed where we were.

[@kerwynbrat5771]

Well no, and he wasn't Walz boss. Just a bitter old man bitching to the tv to get his moment of fame.

[@OhioOwns]

lol so most of you here are saying violating the chain of command in the military really isn't that huge of a deal.... but this guy saying some bad words about Walz should get this guy into serious trouble. so weird.

[@jaybleu6169]

@@OhioOwns You can skip the chain of command. People don't like it, but it's allowed. He probably knew that guy was gonna give him trouble, so he went over his head.

[@charlesferrell4341]

He served over 20 years. He can retire anytime he wants.

[@SignificanceofTime]

We have procedures and retirements is not automatic. 2 years into a 6 year contract… yeah ok nice try.

[@ghmmr1]

@@SignificanceofTime100% correct here.

[@SignificanceofTime]

@@ghmmr1 Tired of hearing well he could retire whenever, true, but he neglected the whole procedure, let alone signed a commitment. No one put a gun to his head. Even hen he was a failure in politics, ask minneapolis.

[@kayabernethy830]

I love how all you democrats think it is honorable to be a coward when you decide to retire when you are getting ready to be deployed. I dont think that very honorable and neither do men in his unit and the one that had to take Coward Walz's place either. Ret. Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Behrends discusses claims against the vice presidential candidate's military record on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

[@greenne]

@@SignificanceofTime but it was approved by someone higher up in the chain of command...so...

[@someone1999]

This just makes Walz look better. Not only did he serve for 24 years, he had to do some of it putting up with this schmuck.

[@choccolocco]

Who at the time was of equal rank, therefore had no say, nor was he in the chain of command for Tim. That a very important part they left out.

[@User_Bar_Can]

@@choccoloccoconveniently so, no doubt. The media are showing their bias clearly.

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

@@choccoloccoBased on what my dad and uncles have told me, you could be the same rank but the person who has been that rank longer has authority. Thant being said, for something like retirement he wouldn’t go him for that. This dude is Butt-hurt about something personal.

[@kyleworthington4803]

Wow. So much for supporting your own... The man serves 24+ years of service and you're pissed because he didn't get your personal permission? This guy sounds like he's has an axe to grind more than anything else.

[@SuperStinsley]

And when he knows when he’s about to deploy somewhere dangerous, he quits

[@randibgood]

​@@SuperStinsley He submitted his retirement notification BEFORE he knew they were up for deployment. He had deployed before, but ended up as support in Italy for forces in Africa, instead of the Middle East. Which is where they were slated to go. He had already been deployed, and was supposed to be going "somewhere dangerous". Luck of the draw they wound up in support and not battle.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@randibgood wrong. Upcoming assignments are known long before orders are issued.

[@bchillbong-uf2io]

@@randibgood He knew in advance. Don't lie

[@Jeremyho439]

I know some people at the same jobs for years without achieving anything. All he did was Yes Sir, Yes man. Shoeshine mentality.

[@joriescott576]

Sounds like dude has a power trip issue.. he is still butt hurt cause Walz went above his head

[@jacksan8026]

I can't vote for him if he had a snitch line for his neighbors if they weren't vaccinated

[@harryfarber6435]

@joriescott576, Either that or He’s letting you know that Walz told a lie that got him elected and you fell for it. I know the last part of that is pretty common. They’re doing it again right now. And it’s working

[@adammckay9109]

Whats the lie lol ​@harryfarber6435

[@Batou-ts9ri]

Frank Burns type

[@Konski82]

Ya, because CSM’s don’t have command authority. He’s not in the decision change to authority anything, just serves as the enlisted advisor to the officers appointed over him.

[@krs6445]

JD Vance you're trying to make a case against a man who served 24 years in the military. That's 24 years of being available to deploy. JD I think you need to let this one go.

[@MarkYeung1]

I served 0 years, Tim served 24 years. He is entitled to retire after 20 years. He has done nothing wrong. That's a real patriot.

[@Dan-zy9pb]

@@MarkYeung1 he lied about being in a war. Stolen valor!

[@donaldengel4128]

What he did wrong is present himself to the public as retiring at a rank that he never actually completed the requirements to earn... while running for political office. Lying to constituents about the actual rank you retired at is no different from wearing a medal you didn't earn. What is crazy about it is... there was no reason to do it. "Master Sergeant" is more than impressive and credible. Pretending the "Conditional" rank you held for a few days before you retired was your actual rank just creates a problem later in your political career like now.

[@RichardJr1134]

When Tim Walz was asked by his country to go to Iraq, he dropped out of the National Guard and allowed his unit to go without him. Walz was well aware as a Command Sergeant Major what his battalion was doing & planning awaiting the call to go to Iraq. He went over his units commanding officer's head to get out of the national guard, something you do not do. (Watch the CNN interview of that) If he lied about his military service and that is called “stolen valor,” again never deployed to a combat zone. I'm not putting anyone down that has joined the national guard. The idea is to be ready as a second line of defense for our county but to quit out once you hear you might be deployed is pretty damn cowardly. And i don't want a man making that might make devising for our country that turns tail and runs at the 1st notion of acton.

[@noahpaulos5931]

He scared and deserted . He stole the valor

[@bethllo6307]

@@Dan-zy9pbhe didn’t. Maybe you should focus on trump who lied about everything

[@KarenMcMillan]

If Walz hadn’t gotten his orders and had served his 20 years, then this sounds like a personal issue with this Sgt Major - who, if he claims he knows procedures then he should know that someone still in service after 20 years has the right to retire when they desire. Especially if they’re leaving to serve their country in another manner. 😡

[@user-gj1ld4uw9v]

Exactly!! It's not like he retired to play golf all day

[@petepounds6167]

Definately. A JEALOUS TRUMPER😢😢

[@scallopohare9431]

@@KarenMcMillan It's about chain of command. I take it you never served. I did.

[@michaelj.4187]

@@scallopohare9431 under the circumstances I think Mr. Walz acted appropriately, sending love and peace to everyone...

[@scallopohare9431]

@@michaelj.4187 You never served. Keep your silliness to yourself.

[@jacquelinewilson2279]

this is such a nothing issue. This guy has an axe to grind against Walz.

[@johnryman-f3c]

Walz could open a axe sharpening business, since he's never been in business, except politics...career grifter politician

[@TomDoe98]

@@johnryman-f3cand Vance is not a grifter with Trump, try again.

[@kristieshaw4806]

@@johnryman-f3c THE SCHOOL TEACHER! THE FOOT BALL COACH! THE VETERAN!!!!! GET OUT OF HERE WEIRDO MAGA..... WE ARE NEVER GOING BACK!

[@RegebroRepairs]

@@johnryman-f3c Is this written by an AI? Because whoever wrote that sentence don't understand words.

[@lisasante254]

@@johnryman-f3cEducation is a serious and important business.🫡 Thank-you Mr. Waltz and to all of the other educators in this great country of ours. Educators are bound by budgets.

[@Tom-em4ph]

Listening to this guy I can see why he chose to retire

[@Purple1984Rain]

He was entitled to retire after 20 years he stayed an extra 4. Adam Kinzinger himself a military man explained it quite clearly. There is no scandal here.

[@Katoshi_Takagumi]

He did retire after 20 years, but got back after 9/11.

[@AlwaysPointtheBlame]

@@Purple1984Rain just the fact that he still has a challenge coin with the incorrect rank on it.

[@SurfinScientist]

As a European, I scratch my head why this is even an issue.

[@jasonb2928]

Journalist malpractice and closet conservatives that have an axe to grind push narratives to discredit the man. CNN should be ashamed of platforming this nonsense

[@LadybugLuv]

It's not.

[@yubantwo2086]

As an American, it's clear that they are grasping at straws...

[@jonbrowning7340]

Because he lied about his high rank for political gain.

[@Some826]

Stolen valor is the lowest of the low in America

[@alanboody7004]

The fact he keeps using the word quit vs. retire says everything we need to know about this guy's agenda.

[@giseledesjardins8239]

🎯🎯🎯

[@MochaMan.]

Tim lies about his service for political gain. It's called Stolen Valor. It is what it is.

[@deedeeg.7519]

@alanboody7004 right..he was probably an asshole commander

[@LReno-di9cm]

You have not served or had anyone who served

[@Maxrepfitgm]

​@LReno-di9cm How do you know, you got access to his DD214?

[@jBownz]

When any man honorably serves his country through military service for 24 years, he's done more than his fair share. He RETIRED from the National Guard and continued to honorably serve his country through political office. Only in a divided America would this man be treated with anything but the upmost respect.

[@ClassicFIHD]

24 years in the National Guard equates to just over 4 years of actual uniform service. National Guardsmen meet one weekend a month and two-week stint per year. Walz was at home 300 days of each of those 24 years. There's a reason the National Guard are called "Weekend Warriors”.

[@jBownz]

@@ClassicFIHD Thank you for so perfectly making my point (while missing the point entirely).

[@ClassicFIHD]

@@jBownz That's funny. your point implied he served 365 days per year; my point was factual that he served 62 days per year. Weird, eh?

[@jBownz]

@@ClassicFIHD I said 24 years and I said National Guard. I think that implies 24 years in the National Guard. Weird, eh? And if you want to continue proving my point without realizing that you are proving my point, keep at it. Still a free country, thanks to men and women like Gov. Walz.

[@maryhill9496]

Sounds to me like Walz tried to take the right route IMMEDIATELY, letting this guy know there was a potential future conflict having filed to run for congress, and this guy wasn't supportive in the way a man who gave TWENTY FOUR YEARS of service deserved from his leadership. We've ALL had a "boss" on a power trip and we ALL know what it sounds like. It sounds like this guy.

[@almostcrushed7642]

Spot on!

[@xavierb9061]

So he served 20 years and filed month before notice of deployment? Lol..he knew and left

[@xavierb9061]

@bjmac6609 lol you believe 20 years, no deployment no risk. Then just coincidence he files to leave month before notice. Guy here says he already knew.

[@blabberer8950]

He exaggerated/ lied about some shit. He needs to retract and correct some things. He is not a stupid person. He knows damn well he is not a RETIRED Command Sgt Maj. His DD214 lists his retirement at E8/ Master Sergeant. He did serve as an acting Command SGT MAJ for 8 months. Also, the comment about, "Like the weapons of war that I used in war," is a total fib and he damn well knows it. He was never in a combat zone or actual war. As far as I am concerned, if he didn't want to go to Iraq, he did everyone a favor by getting permission from his command to retire. Nobody wants to deploy overseas with a leader who isn't "all in," and he obviously wasn't.

[@monitor1862]

​@@xavierb9061sounds like the guy here is holding a grudge. And I'd like more evidence than than this guys word.

[@EternalEyeofRa]

I served for 5 honorable years. Four years were required and I extended for one additional year then I called it quits to pursue my goals. Gov. Walz did the same thing. Honorable military service should never be something we complain about especially by anyone who hasn't worn the nations uniform.

[@barbaraowen45]

So you knew your platoon was going to be deployed and go to retire and abandon them. There’s a difference there then claims he serve in a deployment to war. Yes we do understand. I’m a 5 generation military family and in military that’s unforgivable in group. Serving in armed active duty you would understand this. And there is a thing called chain of command and he was there longer than 5 years and he understands that and broke protocol.

[@killedthecat1034]

​@@barbaraowen45👈 Say you didn't watch the clip or know the facts without saying you didn't watch the clip or know the fatcs.

[@rayj737]

False, he willingly and knowingly COMMITTED to 6 bailed at 4.

[@EternalEyeofRa]

@@barbaraowen45 Please source the false claim where he says he served in a deployment to war. Service isn't to platoon, squadron or military branch, it's to country and he served his country honorably for 24 years. Grasping at straws with this story.

[@killedthecat1034]

​@@barbaraowen45 I come from a military family 5 generations back on both sides, all branches. All wars since WW1. You don't disrespect another veteran's service. Especially one that took the full ride and some. My brother did the same amount of time in the NG. Got told of possible deployments 7 times and went 2 and he was a tank brigade. He didn't know about the deployment until after he tried to retire and filed his notice to run.

[@rik4369]

Someone with FIVE ( SUSPECT) MILITARY DEFERMENTS is the last person on earth that should be questioning ANYONE'S military service.

[@thesummerland6165]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIGZhoevqM-jeNEsi=se3kGr58gNi0lD09

[@edhorton2766]

Actually, student deferments were common place. Getting a doctor to sign a letter for a condition that he did not have is wrong and unacceptable. Footnote: Donnie Jr. wanted to enlist in the Marines and daddy Donald threatened to disown him. Trump's time in office was spent disparaging veteran's sacrifices. Trump didn't want to be seen with seriously maimed vets, because "it looked bad." To vets who can't see that, I suggest you take a harder look.

[@Walter-ds4fy]

That would be Biden. Deferment for allergies.

[@pgabrieli]

@@Walter-ds4fy at least the allergies were real. bone spurs were definitely NOT. 😂 also, I don't remember Biden saying his Vietnam was avoiding STDs, but correct me if I'm wrong

[@ed1884378]

@@Walter-ds4fy hey walt at least get it right, allergies and asthma are two different things

[@Iron_Monkey]

How absurd. This "Commander" is shameless. 24 years is more than enough.

[@68Tboy]

Not when you break a six year contract half way through...lo.

[@Frederick0220]

You're missing the point. Tim LIED about fighting in combat.

[@Iron_Monkey]

@@Frederick0220 nope, that's just another right wing lie.

[@Iron_Monkey]

@@Frederick0220 he never said he was in combat.

[@newmove4378]

Walz applied for retirement which would have been blocked if they needed him. They didn't so he left. That's not complicated.

[@MochaMan.]

He ran away. It's not complicated.

[@Roseu-780]

Thank you for this response. Serving your country does not necessary to go to war he continued to serve his country in other ways

[@MochaMan.]

@@Roseu-780 OK but then he lied about it to this very day for political gain. That's called Stolen Valor.

[@dunotrustistrue5565]

​@@Roseu-780...He simply showed he is incapable of serving honorably. There is no argument, Jesus.

[@wendellito2166]

You want to talk about stolen valor? Go look at Republican representative Troy Nehls who wears a CIB when he served as a JAG officer.

[@TVC15antimaga]

The man served 24 years and attacking him is so disrespectful 😤

[@TamponTimWalz]

Typical liar democrat

[@KitchenChoreographywithLeiya]

This guy is jealous that Walz had a career change. This guy is acting like no one ever retired or changed career before. Honestly, what bitter guy. If he went over this guy’s head, it’s because Walz already knew he was a dick.

[@junepewtoran925]

His poor wife. I guess he is going to supervise her vote in the upcoming election. Stay under my thumb dearie.

[@savageinstitute9569]

No, you are just mouthing off. It was not honorable. Also Walz has campaigned talking about the weapons he used in war, when he never went to war. Embarrassing

[@Reki-j8y]

24 years in the Nationial Guard is 4 years past retirement requirements right? That's impressive.

[@scottowensbyable]

​@user-ih7uo6ru1c Walz collected VA health benefits, his college tuition was paid then skipped out when called up for real service. He played weekend warrior once a month for 24 years.

[@killedthecat1034]

​@@savageinstitute9569You mean the weapons he used at war time? He spent most of those twenty-four years in artillery. Next time, try thinking for yourself. But I bet you're gonna still vote for captain bone spurs, aren't you?

[@CR-hq1uz]

Dude is so salty because someone with a higher rank got to make the decision instead of him.

[@Frederick0220]

You're missing the point. Tim LIED about fighting in combat.

[@floridacoder]

​@Frederick0220 none of this discussion has anything to do with the gun in combat claim. You are bringing up a completely different issue.

[@RogerVKint]

If he fell under the stop loss, they could have stopped it? They did not. They approved and processed his retirement.

[@umbertosmith7014]

This is factually correct and boring :) lets fin a rage headline to rage on

[@RogerVKint]

@@umbertosmith7014 yep

[@dawnmills6755]

He should have gone to his immediate supervisor. Tim knew the rules.

[@RogerVKint]

@@dawnmills6755 & yet they allowed it? They approved it?

[@ndyajeff]

That was the CSM's point! The MSG pretending to be a retired CSM went around the chain to avoid being held by stop loss ...

[@catherinebiggs8162]

BS! After 20 years he was FULLY ok to retire. He had decided to run for Congress. As everyone knows, it takes months for paperwork to go through government. He retired. He did not quit.

[@Jerry-tv4bg]

He used his "major"status when he never earned it and said "I carried weapons of war in war"that"s "stolen valor"

[@mmarie5001]

⬆️ Wrong. He earned the rank of Command Sergeant Major but retired prior to holding that rank for three years, so like all military retirees (except Ronny Jackson who unethically calls himself Admiral) his official rank slides back to his previous rank, in his case that’s Sergeant Major.

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

My dad’s discharge paperwork took three months and that was just to end his standard time he signed up for. They even told him he still had 30 days vacation and suggested he take it during his last month because they wouldn’t “pay it out” if he didn’t take it. This was during Viet Nam. Walz retired, that’s a lot more paperwork and verification time. My uncle retired from the Air Force after +20 years, he notified them a year in advance and then the paperwork process took longer than 6 months due to his security clearances. This guy is mad at Walz for another reason. I think I heard he was promoted to command sargent major which may have caused him to report to someone else not of the same rank, even though this guy had more “time in grade”. His wording and actions suggest he has something personal against Walz and it may be as simple as he got denied retirement and Walz got it? We’ll probably never know for certain. vance was a marine and based on the attitude of most of the marines I know, they tend to look down on all the other armed services because they are made to believe they are the best and above everyone else. Walz did carry a weapon during war, he just wasn’t in a battle field when he did it. There are Viet Nam vets who never went to Viet Nam, but served during that time. Walz isn’t making fun of vance for being a clerk.

[@robo6863]

He quit on his troops. He knew what he was doing.

[@mobus1603]

@@Jerry-tv4bgWalz was a CSM for four years before retiring honorably in 2005. He only lost that rank upon retiring due to leaving two years before the end of his six-year contract in order to run for Congress. He also deployed to Italy in 2003 to serve with the European Security Force, which was supporting operations in Afghanistan. The seven-month deployment was connected to the post Sep 11 Operation Enduring Freedom. He never claimed to be in a combat zone.

[@edithjohnson812]

He was only required to serve 20 years to retire. He did 24 years. So if he had retired after he served 20 years, this would all be mute. How ridiculous! Thank you for your service Tim!

[@MrMatt531]

It would be all mute and unimportant if he didn’t lie about being in combat zones and is using those same lies to try and put restrictions on the 2nd Amendment. Thats why it’s a big deal. We can also bring up the fact that people like Vance and Gabbard signed up after 9/11 while he retired instead which is also telling about him

[@theferalfemalesociety]

​@@MrMatt531 Trump is a lying draft dodger.. so what is your point.

[@johnransone7416]

moot

[@lukewormholes5388]

@@MrMatt531 combat zones don't matter. he has a lot of experience with guns. he trained with them. trained others to use them. he still uses them. he supports the second amendment. but he also favors common sense restrictions that keep military grade weapons out of the hands of crazy people who are going to climb on a roof and try to take out former presidents. this is a valuable perspective

[@MrMatt531]

@@lukewormholes5388 he lied about his service in order to push bad and oppressive legislation. It’s stolen valor. Vance and Gabbard signed up due to 9/11 and Walz ran away and abandoned his men. There’s so many stories of soldiers delaying their retirement to stay with their men. Even the men that served with him are saying the same things…

[@camillerobinson3417]

The truly remarkable part is that because W did not want to do the politically unpopular thing and reimplement the mandatory draft, the National Guard ended up being deployed overseas for a ridiculous war. That’s not their function. They are literally the state militias, providing support on U.S. soil. And Vets don’t disparage other Vets. Unless you’re JD Vance , or whatever your name is now, for political purposes. This, from a man who’s running mate used power and influence to stay out of Vietnam. And called dodging STD’s his private Vietnam. Give me a break!!! Harris/Walz 2024!

[@scallopohare9431]

@@camillerobinson3417 Guard are not restricted to domestic deployment. They were at my base in Korea in 1977 and 1978. Clearly, you do not know anything about US military.

[@camillerobinson3417]

@@scallopohare9431 Then I stand corrected. My understanding was historically they're not called into combat. I stand by comments about the draft dodger, however. And thank you, Tim Walz and JD Vance for your service. And abhor Vance's denigration of Walz's service.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@camillerobinson3417 Just so we are clear. Our serving president got a deferment, too. Chew on that!

[@camillerobinson3417]

@@scallopohare9431 As did so many during the Vietnam era. My point is how honorable or productive is it for one veteran to disparage another? They both served.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@camillerobinson3417 Nope, you singled out Trump, without acknowledging that Biden got a deferment. As for Vance vs Walz, apparently you do not understand that Vance was full time, professional military. Walz was Guard, which is only part time. (Aside from a brief, safe deployment to Italy.)

[@sylviemenard4169]

This guy is so weird. Walt served 24 years. What is the problem? He had the right to retire.

[@BlaccOut]

Waltz knew he would get stop loss..thats why he went around

[@menotyou8369]

But, but, but . . . he didn't serve 25 years.

[@katehazel2450]

@@sylviemenard4169 was it during a stop loss?

[@AstroInfinitum]

Because you don’t get to just up and leave without permission and you need to talk to YOUR CO not some other CO because that CO is your buddy.

[@thesummerland6165]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIGZhoevqM-jeNEsi=se3kGr58gNi0lD09

[@teamzissou5663]

Walz served 24 years, and decided to run for Congress, so he retired from teaching and the NG. His battalion didn’t deploy for a full year after Walz retired. CSM Julin sounds a bit butt hurt.

[@bblanchette503]

Yes he sounds hurt and Jealous if you ask me

[@donbartholomew8273]

Butt hurt is the most kind way to describe that also retired SgtMaj (E-9)

[@donbartholomew8273]

I bet that also now retired CSM is an election denier....

[@Happy2foundUUU]

The man is SO BITTER !!

[@mikehappy2620]

Walz retired as soon as he learned that his unit was going to be deployed. 4 years into a 6 year enlistment. Facts.

[@DouglasLyons-yg3lv]

What the gentleman at the end stated at the end is what matters: Walz had every right to retire and he was not yet notified of being deployed when he said he was retiring. Had he been needed, the Guard could have denied his retirement at any time. What has not been widely reported is that Walz DID get deployed previously. It was to Italy in support of Afghanistan operations. Finally, let’s never forget that President Bonespurs proudly stated that not getting an STD was his personal Viet Nam. Next time Walz is questioned about this he should compare his 24 yrs of service and overseas deployment to Trump.

[@JackKincaid..]

You have absolutely no common sense whatsoever... HE'S A COWARD... PERIOD!!!

[@scallopohare9431]

@@DouglasLyons-yg3lv Walz spent 24 years training. When he was expected to use that training, he quit speaking of training, he also quit the program for what would have been his last promotion, so it was revoked, but he still claims a higher rank based on that course. As for Trump, Biden never served. Bill Clinton never served. Obama never served. Why single out Trump?

[@charlesdavenport2543]

Absolutely! The Minnesota A.G. could have put him on Stop-Loss. It happened to me. This is just a case of a full-time, AGR Sergeant Major who is butt hurt he wasn't calling the shots.

[@suzannekiraly4480]

Governor Walz had every right to retire. Thank you, DouglasLyons, for explaining that so clearly and logically. After 24 years of military, he had every right to decide to go into another service for his country, that of politics. That is an indication of his courage and commitment.

[@beckyconstantinides2546]

@@JackKincaid..Trump!

[@johneverson2433]

Unbelievable that Vance criticizes Walz for his service yet doesn’t condemn trump for his lack of service

[@JanetCarlson-zm5ng]

Or admit he sat on his big butt and did not fight.

[@TenderLumpling76]

He left one life of service to start another, plain and simple.

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

He never attained the rank of CSM and he has repeatedly lied about it and about combat .....he never saw combat or was involved

[@lindaphillips4292]

Exactly ​@@drjohnsonhungwell5115

[@johnryman-f3c]

He serves himself first, he has destroyed Minnie.I left because of hi and his taxes and letting undocumented get drivers licenses &SS

[@CloudWriter_oidv]

I am a vet and I can see 100% why Walz went around this guy.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@CloudWriter_oidv If personality clashes were indulged routinely in the Armed Forces, we would be paying taxes to Chuck and Camilla.edit. I am also a veteran, who followed chain of command during my service no matter how much either person disliked the other.

[@aaronbaldon5403]

This guy 100% seems like a toxic SGM. Toxic command environment is likely the greatest factor in ETS decisions.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@aaronbaldon5403 So, what? We don't have to like other personnel.

[@aaronbaldon5403]

@scallopohare9431 same in every other job. However, toxic leadership causes excessive churn, and excessive churn is pricey considering the cost of training new Soldiers. Based on your response I hope you were never an NCO or Officer.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@aaronbaldon5403 Oh, well, I was Air Force. Maybe we put a better face on things. You'll be happy to know I served one term, and separated early for family hardship.

[@therealdoug1000]

This whole thing is completely ridiculous. After 24 years of service to his country he opted to retire. That's the fact.

[@jacksan8026]

No I heard the other person who was deployed in you him and he said you know what get out before you go to war so he's caught

[@markmierzejewski9535]

He has repeatedly said he fought in war..

[@nelsonsailor7524]

​@@markmierzejewski9535he hasn't tho has he?

[@kadokang4479]

​@@markmierzejewski9535once and so what. Trump lied and took the coward way out.

[@dipperdog]

@@markmierzejewski9535 No he hasn't, he hasn't said that even once. Stop the lying.

[@ritchiesanchez8658]

It’s like she cut him off right when he was about to discuss his rank at retirement. I don’t understand why the focus isn’t on the rank he claims he retired at “command Sergeant Major” (E-9) when in fact it was a Master Sergeant E-8. Embellishing your rank is the very definition of Stolen Valor. I’ve served with others who for one reason or another retired or EAS’d who got out at a lower rank, they never stated they retired or got out at the higher rank.

[@stevebator3138]

This man does not understand it is not his authority to go to him if you are retiring.

[@allanmason3201]

It's truly impressive how Julin has an astonishingly clear recollection of day-to-day events that happened so long ago - events that must have seemed of only passing importance at the time they occurred. It's almost like he has an agenda, and he's doing his best to torpedo Trump's opposition. Or maybe he's just a bitter old man who's envious of what Walz has achieved after leaving the National Guard. Someone needs to dig into Mr Julin's background. I bet there's a MAGA ballcap in his closet.

[@mwwilliams1967]

He was upset that he didn't get a chance to squash the retirement

[@allanmason3201]

@@mwwilliams1967 I was enlisted USN for 9.5 years. The idea that one of my E-6 peers could have blocked my discharge because he felt it would inconvenience him is absurd. Command made a decision to approve Walz's application. End of story.

[@terryarmstrong8598]

He understands. He has a political agenda.

[@terryarmstrong8598]

"Irregardless" Ugh.

[@terrybly3458]

Ridiculous to complain about anyone that has served for 24 yrs.

[@ravenblood1954]

Dude’s service is old enough to drink and vote lol.

[@paranoid9678]

how many years did trump served would be a better question

[@harryfarber6435]

So the greatest thing about him is something that he never did. It’s not a cult though

[@TamponTimWalz]

He's a liar

[@kristieshaw4806]

WHEN CAPTAIN BONE SPUS THE DRAFT DODGER NEVER SERVED A DAY, VANCE SERVED 4 YEARS ...AND WALZ SERVED 24 YEARS! A VOTE FOR TRUMP IS A VOTE FOR PUTIN. WE ARE NEVER GOING BACK.

[@rowenas4502]

His pride was hurt because Walz didn't go to him first. It's all about ego.

[@nosmoking5366]

Walz told him before he left. That's all he owed him.

[@h.neubert8770]

And told him early, according to Julin

[@Seekq]

He left his soldiers and retired- they went to a war zone he stayed home. Checkmate

[@albert-nu3gn]

@@Seekq He put in 24 years he had earned the right to retire, how many years did you put in.

[@mgebi1]

@@Seekq Well that's BS. And how do you compare a volunteer with 24 yrs. To a correspondence person who deployed for 5 months. He never saw any action except a computer.💙💙💙🗳🗳🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@VictorCarrasquilla-qu8lc]

If the unit needed Tim Walz for the deployment the unit could have "Stop lost" him and he would not have been allowed to retire.

[@VictorCarrasquilla-qu8lc]

@@jasonscott6174 thank you for the correct. stop loss is what I meant

[@brandytoms9274]

His whole complaint is Walz didnt go through him to get his retirement. I would ask why he had to go that route in the first place. As a military commander, hearing you whine about this is really shameful and frankly should be more embarrassed for the red mark you bring to our military for doing so.

[@johnryman-f3c]

..have another shot of Brandy

[@Mortthemoose]

Thank you! From a Military Commander...I appreciate your opinion. Thank you for your service From Scotland, uk 💐

[@breezybreeze12]

You weren’t listening at all lol

[@andrewwood6285]

Lying about the highest rank you received is breaking the law, lying about being in combat when you’re not is morally repugnant to all who serve.

[@jonnycomfort9271]

No, his whole complaint is that Walz told him in April that he would deploy. That means the command staff now are expecting him to go and are counting on him for the team. Then, he simply left. Yes, he put in his papers. Yes, he was entitled to do that. But WHY would he not just say in April 2005 to Junil that he would not deploy, that he had put in his papers and was leaving? That would be the simple, honest way to do this right. Instead, he said they could count on him and then he left. That's stupid and dishonest. The correct move would have been so simple....yet, he didn't choose that. Why not? That makes no sense at all. Have you ever served in the military? I have. When you commit to doing something, they actually expect you to do it. It's that simple. And being in 24 years, there's no doubt at all that he would have known that--they taught me that when I was a brand new E-1 recruit in boot camp. So please, let's use the whole truth, thanks. And that's not even touching his other lies--his 214 shows he didnt retire as a CSM, even though he tells everyone that he did. And his whole "weapons of war that I carried in war" nonsense is despicable.

[@alextanner3905]

How bout thanking Tim Walz for his 24 years of service

[@jacqueslaurent]

The deployment thing is not the only issue. Walz committed stolen valor by falsely claiming he retired as a Command Sergeant Major E-9, when in fact he retired as an E-8, and was demoted from E-9.

[@justme9904]

A vote for Harris and waltz Is a vote for socialism and communism

[@justme9904]

Yeah, everyone loves a stolen valor

[@justme9904]

Stolen stolen valor

[@scallopohare9431]

@@alextanner3905 Walz is a quitter. He quit mandatory training for oromotion, which was why he lost it. He quit the Guard after 24 years of play acting when he would have had to actually fight.

[@donnamaitlandw7460]

The guy wasn’t exactly young when the call to Iraq came, and 24yrs of service is outstanding

[@courageliberty3195]

The man lied

[@SturdyThorpe]

Democrats are masters at dodging responsibility. Waltz is a POS.

[@AssdMusicChannel]

@@courageliberty3195 jews lie too but you don't mind that

[@monica62888]

24 years no tours

[@mikejewpants4099]

@@monica62888 Exactly. 24 years is a long time to serve in uniform. I admire people in serve in the military and I admire Walz for his long service to our nation.

[@loridemann6699]

Who cares? People change their mind, change jobs and he’s being criticized by JD Shady who was basically a journalist when he served…what, is he jealous of Walz or what?

[@RandySmith-z8l]

24 Years he definitely had a right to retire he did actually 4 years more than he supposed too. I SALUTE WALZ!!!!! He served PERIOD HOOAH!!!!!!!!!

[@John_Smith_86]

That is actually where I fault him. That he served for 4 more years, and received 4 more years of service pay. If it is indeed true that he resigned to avoid a combat tour in his 24th year

[@zhaowei3025]

Tampon Tim. Coward

[@vickyfreese6694]

John- the 4 years extra spent training. 2 days a month. 16 hrs a month is not a lot of time to keep up skills to keep alive, any training that is given is priceless!

[@John_Smith_86]

@@vickyfreese6694 Yea, but after taking that money, he didn't actually used his training. You can understand why an employer would be displeased

[@heather1387]

@@John_Smith_86 at his level he would have been training other soldiers so he did pay back.

[@katsmith5806]

a vet bad mouthing another vet gives the word "Petty" a whole new meaning

[@ChristineGuzman-h4w]

This is a true vet..all vets and military despise the little man and a coward guard in walz..he's not even an officer..usaf vet capt

[@bettydickson-purol6975]

They are an American-hating cult. No vet who supports and enables fascism, like this guy, gets any respect from me. And shady vance, also an American-hating fascist, doesn't either.

[@dawnmills6755]

Wrong! He didn't follow protocol which he knew and was supposed to do.

[@clayoreilly4553]

@@dawnmills6755 As in, "Your guy is a very petty Sgt., Ms. Mills."

[@fuzzytb]

Maybe he heard the rumors before he filed. He’s done his service +4. If he thinks his time is better served in public office, he’s earned it. He has led a life of service and came out the other side with a smile on his face. He should be admired.

[@MrsJBSquared]

It is my understanding that Walz was not entitled to claim he held the rank of Sergeant Major because he was only conditionally promoted and then dropped out before going through the required school. Also he never combat deployed but he has claimed he has. So NO.

[@contrarygirl]

​@@MrsJBSquared This is some more really pathetic cope on behalf of Cadet bone spurs. So YES. Also curious how you simps feel about the Natl Guard having to deploy AT ALL to fight in a foreign based forever war? Perhaps you would of preferred another draft? Sickening

[@paulfield1030]

He called national guard in his State 19 year old cooks ...he let his city burn during riots ...such a coward

[@fuzzytb]

The claim of carrying a rifle in combat was out of line. We’re splitting hairs about his rank. No, he didn’t promote but was placed the position functionally. I haven’t heard from anyone that served with him complain about his competence. Is that what’s important to you? If you’re worried about lies, there’s some whoppers out there by some other candidates. Even Walz’s detractors seem to think he’s a good, competent man.

[@karlbmiles]

Retiring is not the problem. It's claiming to have served in a war and claiming he was Command Sergeant Major when he never finished the paperwork to complete his promotion. Essentially he was a civilian in Wisconsin for 24 years and retired as a MSGT. Big deal.

[@BillLeonard-c8s]

The issue is not that he chose to retire after 24 years of service. The issue is that he is claiming to be a CSM Combat vet and has alluded to have suffered from PTSD from his “wartime” experience. He was a 1stSgt selected to fill an E-9 position. Simple solution: provide his DD-214, CSM promotion orders, and a current retiree pay voucher. Problem solved. If he isn’t willing to provide these documents, it becomes even more suspect. Somewhat akin to claiming to have been born in Hawaii but unable to provide a valid birth certificate. Or claiming to be the Editor of the Law Review with no published reviews and no validation from classmates. Or maybe claiming to be at the top of your law school class, when actually being about 7th from the bottom. Integrity and honesty is no longer part of our political process. Sadly neither side is above reproach.

[@harveyjohnson7852]

He put in retirement before they were deployed. He served his country. This is America, he's free to do something else. News stations need to stop reporting on this negative garbage. Let's move on. To positive things.

[@chrissyb7916]

Thank you. The MN news already laid out that Walz field retirement papers in February and field to run for Congress in Feb, The orders for deployment came in August and deployment happened in October. Walz was deployed once to the Arctic and once to a Europe base that support Operation Freedom.

[@fighter4freedom]

BEFORE the NOTICE came down to deploy!!!

[@shelleywinters2582]

He gave 24 years !!!!! Seriously u people ?

[@fernmoncrief6501]

CNN sucks.

[@ipainthouses9591]

Exactly. He can stay home, rather than fight Bush's war that was waged under false pretenses in the first place. He had better things to do.

[@jamesthomas4939]

is this really news the man served 24 years if he wants to retire let him retire he has done his time ..

[@hanzbrixx]

He didn't want to retire until the warning order came down. He was supposed to lead troops. As an E9, they are paid well to lead soldiers. A leader doesn't bail when it gets real. He is supposed to be the example. When his battalion was lacing up their combat boots, Timmy was getting on his combat boots. He's a coward and a liar.

[@startrekfanatic01]

@@hanzbrixx And they could have stop lossed him if they needed him. Its up to his CO to determine if he gets to retire or not on the papers he would have filed way ahead of time. His battalion was fully restaffed before they deployed. Wouldnt even be mentioned if he had an (R) next to his name.

[@MegaPinky2011]

@@hanzbrixxyou get this news from the couch lover or faux news 😂

[@Dem0stumblers6726]

@@startrekfanatic01 what I've noticed is most Democrats are cowards the Republican party is made up of working men

[@hanzbrixx]

@@startrekfanatic01 , I guess I don't know if stop loss applies to retirement. I was stop lossed, but I wasn't near retirement yet. Walz went above the chain of command to secure his retirement.

[@sailingsibongile]

Ex army officer here... And this sounds like sour grapes me. I'd still rather vote for a sergeant major than captain bonespurs

[@herewegoagain6734]

Thank you for your service!

[@providence4455]

They received the NOS in 2003. He knew he was being sent and dropped out to avoid going. Fine but don’t lie about it and say you carried a rifle in war when you didn’t

[@timothyraycob3446]

Yes. Thank you for your service from 1 vet to another. 23.5 year mustang here. And I may add, I believe it’s “Wanna be Dictator Bonespurs”

[@neutrino78x]

@@providence4455 " He knew he was being sent " Nope. He retired months before. This E-9 has an issue that he went around him, but who cares. Ultimately it's officers who determine who is needed and will get stoploss. He was not stoplossed. "Fine but don’t lie about it and say you carried a rifle in war" He carried a rifle in a support unit in Europe. He never stated that he did anything having to do with combat. Not every veteran is maga. I served. On submarines. Paygrade E-4 when I got out. Rank/rate STS3(SS). 1999 to 2003. I will vote for Harris, AS WILL MANY WHO SERVED.

[@ramal5708]

​@@neutrino78xThe guy you replying is probably a dummy, high school dropout and wannabe veteran. Anyways thank you for your service, I respect anyone who put on the military uniform and protects our country from enemies foreign and domestic, Trump's our domestic enemy, a traitor, a fraud and a coward, so we need to defend our country from him.

[@dalefonville2482]

Stolen Valor has to do with Walz claiming a rank he never actually achieved, claiming to have fought when he never actually fought and his continued refusal to correct the record of his service now being reported. Has nothing to do with breaking the chain of command when deciding to retire. This "reporter" is not being honest!

[@connieleslie9076]

You are not being honest. He achieved that rank, that was his rank while in the National Guard. But while at that rank there are steps you work through. He did not work through all the steps before he retired, so he dropped down his rank when he retired.

[@stephenostwinkle845]

@@connieleslie9076 He "achieved" the opportunity to serve in a paragraph/line number on a Unit Manning Roster (UMR) serving as a Command Sergeant Major. He didn't fill his requirements to HOLD that rank. When he retired, he reverted back to his last rank-Master Sergeant. The issue of stolen valor is that on his biography, he listed himself as a Command Sergeant Major, which should have correctly stated served in a position of Command Sergeant Major for "X" amount of months. That would have clarified things. Former Master Sergeant, MNARNG J1 Mobilization NCO.

[@GeechiLuciano]

We’re in a NASTY place in America when we’re questioning a RETIRED Command Sgt of 24 years. Wow.

[@choccolocco]

Especially when those disparaging him support a draft dodger….

[@None-g5p]

He wasn’t a a command sgt

[@Joe_Narbaiz]

@@None-g5p He was just not at the time he retired. 🤔😉😀😃

[@donald2665]

We are in a NASTY Place in America when the MSM Media, the Administrative State, the Democrat Elite, all of which the MSM Media Propaganda Outlets serve, does every thing possible over Four Years of a Presidency to attack a President, then the next nearly Four Years attempting to Prosecute that Former President to keep him from running again, as well as continually labeling him and his Fellow Citizen Supporters as Nazi's, Racist, and Existential Threats to Democracy.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@GeechiLuciano He's a quitter, AT BEST. He quit the mandatory course for promotion, so he was demoted. He quit on his Guard unit when he knew they were going to see actual military action. He soent 24 years plaing war games, left when it was about to become real.

[@truerthanyouknow9456]

I served 0 years and Walz served over 20 years. I thank him for his service.

[@ChristineGuzman-h4w]

He was there for the salary..not for you

[@ed1884378]

@@ChristineGuzman-h4w just like the fox news staff

[@kiwidreams3]

@@ChristineGuzman-h4wI know you can’t understand service to country, after all Donald dodge the draft . But others do understand service to others.

[@Snarkerella]

@@ChristineGuzman-h4w How dare our military get paid for their service! You're pathetic.

[@brucehunt3361]

As someone who serves 20 years. Volunteered for a tour in Afghanistan. Then v

[@sscalercourtney5486]

As a honorably discharged vet I'm so tired of those who attack fellow vets for obvious political reasons.

[@idowrk8682]

A pick me vet. Cool story. He shouldn’t have lied about what he did in the service.

[@KB-ld6ql]

​@idowrk8682 Ok comrade. Let Putin know.

[@scallopohare9431]

@@sscalercourtney5486 Honorably discharged veteran, here, too. Just exactly what is the critic supposed to be getting out of his interview? I know the ones still in the MN Guard, or working as state employees are under Walz' authority, and won't say anything against him.

[@YAHsWay]

A $ellout to tRump and jd

[@ragnong9680]

I don't think it's political. Doesn't make sense. Guys like Tom Behrends were giving interviews all the way back in 2011 calling him a "coward", in that documentary by alpha news. It's obviously personal beef. Behrends wasn't even deployed. But he was a CSM who had to replace Walz in his battalion. It's understandable that they're going to be upset.

[@christopherpett3264]

Who cares what Julin says. It is none of his business how Walz was discharged. It was honorable.