Walz Issued Congressional Challenge Coin That Misstated His Rank

[Ubiquitous]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, now Democratic presidential nominee Kamala
Harris’s running mate, issued his Congressional Challenge Coin falsely
claiming he had the status of a command sergeant major when, in fact, he
retired as a master sergeant.

Some members of Congress have embraced a military tradition of minting custom
coins. The Congressional Challenge Coins purport to include details about
their lives and the districts they represent.

Evidence of the coin was first reported by the podcast Angry Cops; it was
corroborated by Daily Wire reporter Bree A Dail On X.

Hi, @Tim_Walz and @KamalaHarris—
Just wondering, did you also “misprint” your rank as Command Sergeant
Major on your Congressional Challenge Coin?

cc: @NBCNews https://t.co/KIILqMgj9S pic.twitter.com/fkZrb4luHv

— Bree A Dail (@breeadail) August 11, 2024

Retired Sergeant Major Jason Jaskula — who has run the KIA Memorial Roadmarch
to honor the memory of his fallen buddy, Staff Sergeant Christopher Dill,
killed in during Operation Iraqi Freedom on April 4, 2005, in Diyala, Iraq —
was asked by Angry Cops what he thought of Walz’s Congressional Challenge
Coin. He responded:

I think it is unethical. He was a conditionally appointed sergeant
major but never earned the rank and literally no one would understand
that except for a few military members and/or sergeant majors. … It’s
like a private and basic training that becomes the platoon leader, and
he gets to wear sergeant’s stripes on his shoulders, but then he goes
home and shows pictures of it and then people think that he’s a
sergeant. … As an actual retired sergeant major it pisses me off and
minimalizes what I actually did. Feel free to use the quote as well
that I spoke to sergeant majors and they all call him — never mind.

“Challenge coins serve as a symbol of membership, belonging, and camaraderie,
forging a strong bond among those who possess them. Additionally, they are
used to acknowledge an individual’s achievements, dedication, or exemplary
service, and serve as a tangible reminder of the appreciation and respect of
their peers and superiors,” Fork Union Military Academy explains.

Doug Julin — who oversaw Walz in the Minnesota National Guard as a more
senior command sergeant in the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery — told
CNN on Thursday that Walz went behind his back to retire after he learned
that their unit would be deploying to Iraq.

“Receiving a challenge coin is a great honor, as it signifies that the
recipient has played a special role, making a significant impact on their
peers and the organization as a whole,” Fork Union Military Academy
continues. “Today, challenge coins are used across all branches of the US
military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
They have become an integral part of military culture and tradition, with
each unit creating their unique coins featuring their insignia, motto, or
other elements that represent their identity and values. … Possessing a
unit’s challenge coin indicated that an individual was a trusted member of
the team and shared the same values, experiences, and goals as their
comrades.”

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Let's go Brandon!

[Governor Swill]

Post by Ubiquitous
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, now Democratic presidential nominee Kamala
Harris’s running mate, issued his Congressional Challenge Coin falsely
claiming he had the status of a command sergeant major when, in fact, he
retired as a master sergeant.

That's a lie that has been thoroughly debunked. You can stop spreading it now.

#nevertrump

[NoBody]

Post by Ubiquitous
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, now Democratic presidential nominee Kamala
Harris’s running mate, issued his Congressional Challenge Coin falsely
claiming he had the status of a command sergeant major when, in fact, he
retired as a master sergeant.

Dems lie with impunity and the dumb people believe what they are told.