August 9, 2024
Ask Walz for a copy of his NGB Form 22
By Robert L. Maginnis
There is a lot of controversy around Minnesota governor Tim Walz’s claims about his service with the Nebraska and Minnesota Army National Guard. According to some of those who served with him, his claims about his rank and experience are quite different from what they recall about his service. Those questions can be resolved with a glance at his NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service.
NGB Form 22 must be signed by the servicemember when he/she is discharged. By signing the document, the retiring soldier acknowledges his/her retirement rank, military education, places of service and any decorations. A copy of Walz’s NGB Form 22 can be obtained by contacting the National Guard Adjutant’s office for Minnesota.
Evidently, based on press statements, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance alleges that Walz is guilty of “stolen valor.” That allegation has legal ramifications because it is against federal law to lie about military service with the intent to defraud.
There are a couple of issues here. Walz allegedly has claimed to be a retired command sergeant major and that he carried a gun “in war.” However, the Harris-Walz campaign pushed back stating “the governor carried, fired and trained others to use weapons of war innumerable times.” That statement sidesteps the issue.
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