Minnesota National Guard defends Gov #TimWalz service and deny #JDVance's claims he abandoned his unit.

“Governor Tim Walz received his notification of eligibility for retirement on August 3, 2002,” Cochran said. “He retired from the Minnesota National Guard on May 16, 2005.” Further allegations Walz is misrepresenting his rank are also unfounded, according to the MNG.

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https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/08/12/minnesota-national-guard-officials-weigh-in-on-walz-service/

Minnesota National Guard officials weigh in on Walz service

Walz has come under sustained fire over his decision to retire, following 24 years of service in various Guard units, while his battalion was allegedly under orders to deploy.

^{Matthew Medsger (Boston Herald)}