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JD Vance's Military Record Comes Under Scrutiny After Tim Walz Attack
Newsweak ^ | Aug 9, 2024 | Ewan Palmer

Posted on 08/09/2024 8:15:17 AM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?

Ohio Senator JD Vance is being attacked for his military record after he criticized that of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the recently announced running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Speaking to reporters in Michigan on Wednesday, Donald Trump's running mate accused Walz of "stolen valor," of having "lied" about serving in a war and of "abandoning" his unit......

Vance himself served in the Marine Corps for four years, and he also never saw combat. He worked as a combat correspondent in Iraq between August 2005 and February 2006. The senator has now been widely condemned for attacking Walz's military record as his own background is scrutinized.

Alexander Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "Vance enlisted & served 4 yrs, including 6 months in Iraq in 2005 as a reporter w/ a Public Affairs section of a Marine Aircraft Wing.

"Walz served 24 yrs earning 8 promotions & ending as a Command Sergeant Major, the highest NCO position. I don't think JD wants to compare records but if he insists."

Jake Broe, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a nuclear and missile operations officer, wrote: "Tim Walz retired from military service after 25 years of honorable service. He retired an E-9 Command Sergeant Major. JD Vance went to Iraq for six months and wrote press releases from an air conditioned office."

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
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To: sopo

I thought you were dissing him and his service.


61 posted on 08/09/2024 9:12:19 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Al Gore worked on Stars and Stripes. He might have gotten a break from his dad, we don’t know. Gore was attacked for plenty, but not for his service.


62 posted on 08/09/2024 9:12:32 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: TallahasseeConservative

every road Vance drove down was a possible suicide bombing attack....dems are reaching now. Repubs caught that muppet in a bunch of lies about his “service”. He also gives off a creepy “pedophile” vibe. Hes wayyyy to involved with the whole “tranny” sex sickness. No way id ever let him watch my kids.


63 posted on 08/09/2024 9:13:06 AM PDT by basalt
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To: where's_the_Outrage?
Not only did Tim Walz abandon his Guard unit in Iraq, as a governor Guard commander in chief, he abandoned the people of MN by refusing to command his Guard to stop the riots.

His family instead opened the windows to savor the criminal burning of private property.

64 posted on 08/09/2024 9:14:03 AM PDT by FreeReign
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To: Ann Archy

all good, the fact he went into the Marines immediately out of high school brings him great respect from me.


65 posted on 08/09/2024 9:15:06 AM PDT by sopo
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To: Dr. Sivana

Thanks for reminding me of that. I forgot about Gore. Gore is a hero of the far left and if what they say is true about Vance. He too is a hero. They’re military careers rhymed.


66 posted on 08/09/2024 9:22:01 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If you liked the Joe Pedo show, you're going to love the Jamaican Queen's "White Dude" Job Corp.show)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Shouldn’t the headline be “JDVs military record comes under attack”?


67 posted on 08/09/2024 9:24:06 AM PDT by SteveinSATX (Anti-liberalism 24/7)
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To: kiryandil

Vindman is a Russki just like Pooty Pooh. I’ll pass on anything that PX Warrior has to say.


68 posted on 08/09/2024 9:29:57 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If you liked the Joe Pedo show, you're going to love the Jamaican Queen's "White Dude" Job Corp.show)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Blasting Vance for being a media and information public affairs officer in Iraq is very curious since that same job title belonged to Algore Jr during his tour in Vietnam.


69 posted on 08/09/2024 9:32:14 AM PDT by pfflier
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

So who is the lying traitor here. My guess is vindman and waltz. Correct me if I’m wrong.


70 posted on 08/09/2024 9:33:45 AM PDT by seabeeson
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Vindman fought bravely under the command of General Milley Vanilli at the Battle of the Pentagon Krispy Kreme.


71 posted on 08/09/2024 9:34:59 AM PDT by kiryandil (FR Democrat Party operatives! Rally in defense of your Colombian cartel stooge Merchan!)
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To: USS Alaska
My first two years in Germany were at Hahn Air Base. As an Army 2nd Lieutenant, I wasn’t highly thought of. Air Force enlisted men thought it was beneath them to salute me. With my own soldiers watching me, it was necessary to correct them: you salute the rank, not the man.

A high water mark occurred during a NATO Tac Evaluation, on my first trip into th Wing CP. while briefing the Wing Commander on the deployment of our 8 Chaparrals and 8 Towed Vulcans, an NBC input was dropped, a nerve agent attack at Ramstein.

The Wing Disaster Preparedness Officer, a Captain, was obviously intimidated by the 6 bird Colonels, and overreacted to the threat. The silence was thunderous, as I said, “Colonel, may I make a recommendation?” Before he could answer, I gave him 3 reasons why a lesser alert level was the right call. The NATO Chief Evaluator agreed, as I saw him nodding his head.

so it went for the next 15 months: I was called to the Eagles Nest whenever there was an NBC input. It was a fit, as one of my extra duties at my battery was NBC Officer.

I would later be kicked upstairs to Battalion for the same role, and a week at the NATO School in Oberammergau, one of the loveliest places in Europe.

72 posted on 08/09/2024 9:35:01 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!s)
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To: kiryandil

And where did the AH get all this information about his buddy, Walzing Matilda? From his campaign website? He was in the Air Force. Walz was in the Army. The only Airman who knows anything about my ARMY military career would be my son who retired from the Air Force with 24 years.


73 posted on 08/09/2024 9:40:23 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If you liked the Joe Pedo show, you're going to love the Jamaican Queen's "White Dude" Job Corp.show)
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To: kiryandil

He still looks like “Flounder” in the movie “Animal House” to me.


74 posted on 08/09/2024 9:41:23 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If you liked the Joe Pedo show, you're going to love the Jamaican Queen's "White Dude" Job Corp.show)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Vindmans are Jews born in Ukraine when it was still Soviet, and came to Brooklyn while still children.


75 posted on 08/09/2024 9:42:59 AM PDT by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Questions:
Did Vance earn combat pay while in Iraq?
Did Walz earn combat pay at anytime?


76 posted on 08/09/2024 9:43:16 AM PDT by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Master Sargent, Vindman. Not a CSM.

In the fwiw department, you and your brother are a disgrace to the uniform.

You and your twin brother are a walking talking charlie foxtrot.

You won’t be in my foxhole.

Spit.

5.56mm


77 posted on 08/09/2024 9:43:32 AM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho have got to go. )
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

So the pathetic fatso, Vindman, and his jerk democrats insult every enlisted man. Well played.....


78 posted on 08/09/2024 9:44:52 AM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: sopo

Ditto. High respect of Marines from this quarter.


79 posted on 08/09/2024 9:47:55 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (If you liked the Joe Pedo show, you're going to love the Jamaican Queen's "White Dude" Job Corp.show)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Walz spent 24 years in the National Guard. How much of that was active duty? I’m not disrespecting 24 years in the National Guard, but I don’t think it’s the same as 24 years active duty in the Army.


80 posted on 08/09/2024 9:48:52 AM PDT by KrisKrinkle (c)
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