Tim Walz - Wikipedia
WEBTimothy James Walz (/ wɔːlz / ⓘ WAWLZ; born April 6, 1964) is an American politician, former schoolteacher, and a retired U.S. Army non-commissioned officer. He has served since 2019 as the 41st governor of Minnesota.
Exploring Tim Walz Military Record: Facts and Service
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Tim Walz’ military record spans 24 years, beginning with his enlistment in the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1981 at the age of 17. This decision set him on a path that would intertwine military service with his civilian life, culminating in his rise to the national political stage.
Tim Walz, Who Spent Decades as an Enlisted Soldier, Brings Years …
WEBAug 6, 2024 · Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard in Nebraska in 1981 and retired honorably in 2005 as the top enlisted soldier for 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery Regiment, in the...
Walz in the National Guard: A Steady Rise Ending With a Hard …
WEBAug 10, 2024 · In a military career that spanned three decades, Tim Walz achieved one of the highest enlisted ranks in the Army. Some peers took issue with the timing of his retirement.
'Citizen soldier' Walz honed leadership in uniform | MPR News
WEBOct 3, 2018 · Two days after Tim Walz turned 17, he and a military recruiter drove 30 miles to a farm field in northern Nebraska. A farmer, who was also a lieutenant in the Army National Guard, hopped down...
Explaining Claims About Tim Walz’s Military Service
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota has faced fresh scrutiny over his military service, and how he has characterized his record, in the weeks since he was selected as Vice President Kamala Harris’s...
The History Behind the Attacks on Tim Walz's Military Record
WEBAug 29, 2024 · S ince Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, some Trump supporters, including Republican military veterans in Congress, have attacked his...
What you need to know about Tim Walz's military service - Star Tribune
WEBAug 10, 2024 · Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has renewed an attack on Gov. Tim Walz’s military record that his GOP opponent wielded against him during the 2022 gubernatorial campaign, accusing...
Tim Walz's military record under scrutiny as Vance question …
WEBAug 8, 2024 · CINCINNATI (AP) — Republicans are questioning Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record after Vice President Kamala Harris named him as her running mate this week. Here’s a look at the issue: He retired before his unit’s deployment to Iraq. Walz served a total of 24 years in various units and jobs in the Army National Guard.
Takeaways from the AP’s review of Tim Walz’s descriptions of his ...
WEBAug 25, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years, rising through the enlisted ranks and receiving an honorable discharge. It is a record seen as one of his political strengths. Republicans are trying to turn it into a weakness.