Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record has come under scrutiny since he was named as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, with Republicans questioning both Walz’s characterization of his time in uniform and his departure from service.
Here’s a look at Walz’s record and how it’s become a campaign issue:
Army National Guard service
Walz served a total of 24 years in various units and jobs in the Army National Guard before retiring in 2005. It’s that retirement that Republicans have criticized in the presidential campaign.
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