2024-08-07 18:07:42
Walz was not demoted from Sergeant Major, nor did the National Guard claim so. Demotion in the military is for misconduct, performance or broken rules. Waltz retired before completing his required coursework, thus was retired as master sergeant for benefits purposes. [Link][Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(16-1-26) Author
2024-08-07 19:57:58
NNN. The official term for what happened to Walz is an "administrative demotion," which at one point was referred to an "administrative reduction" but isn't any longer. Paragraph 6-22,c(2) addresses his demotion situation: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(13-0-2) Author
2024-08-07 22:16:09
The question becomes, How did Walz get promoted to SGM in the first place without the requisite professional credentials? [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(1-0-5) Author
2024-08-08 03:29:12
"Capt. Holly Rockow, a public affairs officer for the Minnesota National Guard, said it is legitimate for Walz to say he served as a command sergeant major" The rank changed because Walz retired before completing coursework...and other requirements associated with his promotion [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-12) Author