Army Confirms Rep. Troy Nehls Wore Unqualified Military Badge

The Texas congressman continues to wear the Combat Infantryman Badge despite it being revoked in 2023 due to a clerical error.

Rep. Troy Nehls's Combat Infantryman Badge was rescinded because he served as a civil affairs officer, not an infantryman.
The Army confirmed the badge was awarded by mistake and corrected Nehls's military record in 2023.
Nehls has faced criticism from veterans and fellow House members for wearing the badge without qualification.
Nehls disputes the revocation, citing a Defense Department letter and accusing critics of discrediting his service.
The congressman is also under a House Ethics Committee investigation for alleged campaign finance violations.