Tim Walz - The actual story is worse - he Accepted the position of Command Sgt Major. There were responsibilities that went along with that.

[Invisibleflash]

I also read that Walz lied about his rank for a while. And he has.

His rank of Command Sergeant Major was conditional, he failed to meet the conditions.

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Walz “failed to complete the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy,” the officers continued:​

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‘He quit’: National Guard officers say Walz faked parts of his military record

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[Doc7505]

NO, stupid, I'm pointing out that he has had hearing issues related to his service in the Field Artillery.



Except he was never "demoted".

His pay grade was E-8
His rank was Master Sergeant
His posting was Command Sergeant Major (Normally held by an E-9)

You can serve in a position up to two grades below the required rank for a position. For instance, I was a Supply NCO with my unit, normally an E-6 posting, but I got the job when I was an E-4 and then and E-5 before finally getting promoted to E-6.

Normally, you have to complete the Sergeant Major's Academy to get the rank of E-9, but you can serve in a position with a lower rank.

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