That you would lie about a career vet should ostracize you at the VFW.walz lies are disrespecting the uniform, I have more years of service and have never lied about my retirement rank or having carried a weapon in war. Which BTW I did in Vietnam. Also his command said everything that needs to be said about him when he wasn't awarded the Meritorious Service Medal on his retirement. That medal is pretty much a lock for anyone retiring at E-8 or E-9.
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