Overview

• Walz visited Afghanistan in 2011 as a congressman, not as a soldier, contrary to some claims.
• Four National Guard veterans accused Walz of misrepresenting his rank and service.
• Critics argue Walz left the National Guard to avoid deployment to Iraq, a claim he denies.
• The Harris-Walz campaign defends his military service, citing his advocacy for troops in Congress.
• Walz's military record has become a contentious issue in the 2024 vice presidential race.