How Tim Walz Abandoned His National Guard Comrades

Let’s get this straight: not all politicians are scumbags, but some are a special kind of scumbag. And that’s precisely what we’re dealing with when it comes to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. This is a man who abandoned his brothers-in-arms, his battalion, for the sake of his political career. That’s not just a lapse in judgment—it’s a fundamental betrayal of the values that should define any American leader, especially one who claims to have served his country.

Back in August 2013, Bill Osmulski got married. It should’ve been the start of a happy, stable life. But just six months later, Osmulski, a member of the Wisconsin National Guard, found himself deployed to Kuwait. For the next two years, he served his country, including two tours in the Middle East. Sure, the work wasn’t as dangerous as combat roles, but that’s not the point. The point is he answered the call of duty, putting his life and his new marriage on hold. When your country calls, you go. That’s what real service looks like.

Now, let’s talk about Tim Walz. This is a guy who spent 24 years in the National Guard, rising through the ranks to Command Sergeant Major. That’s no small achievement. But in March 2005, he walked away. Not because his service was over, not because he had fulfilled his duty, but because he wanted to run for Congress. That’s right—he abandoned his unit in the middle of a six-year enlistment. This wasn’t a peaceful time, either. There was talk of mobilization, and Walz’s battalion was facing deployment to Iraq, a war-torn nation where real soldiers were putting their lives on the line.

When asked about his decision, Walz said, “Service is service.” Really? Is quitting your post to pursue a political career the same as leading your battalion into a war zone? Try telling that to the soldiers who were gearing up for deployment, only to see their Command Sergeant Major walk away.

This isn’t just some abstract discussion about military service; it’s about character. It’s about what kind of person you want in leadership. When you’re in the military, you’re part of a team, a unit that relies on each member to do their job, no matter how inconvenient or difficult it might be. Osmulski understood that. Walz, on the other hand, decided his political ambitions were more important than his commitment to his fellow soldiers.

And let’s not forget the aftermath. Walz didn’t just retire and fade into the background. No, he used his military service as a political prop. He’s repeatedly exaggerated his role, inflating his military record to make himself look better. He’s claimed to have carried weapons of war in combat when the truth is he was thousands of miles away from any real danger. That’s not just misleading; it’s what Senator J.D. Vance rightfully calls “stolen valor.” It’s a slap in the face to every soldier who’s actually faced combat, who’s actually put their life on the line.

This week, the Harris-Walz campaign has been scrambling to cover up the governor’s misleading statements. They’ve quietly updated his online biography to reflect the fact that Walz retired as a sergeant major, not as a retired command sergeant major, as he’s claimed for years. But let’s be clear: this isn’t just a small mistake. It’s a deliberate attempt to rewrite history, to make Walz look like something he’s not.

What does this all say about the man Kamala Harris has chosen as her running mate? It says he’s the kind of politician who will say or do anything to get ahead, even if it means betraying the very people he’s supposed to lead. It says he’s the kind of politician who will abandon his duty when it’s no longer convenient, who will walk away from his comrades when they need him most. That’s not leadership—that’s cowardice.

And as for the media? Well, they’re doing what they always do: covering for the left, downplaying Walz’s record, and trying to paint him as some kind of hero. But the truth is out there, and it’s far darker than most people think. Walz didn’t just fail his unit; he failed his country. And now, he’s hoping you won’t notice as he tries to climb even higher on the political ladder.

But here’s the thing: Americans aren’t stupid. We see through the lies, the spin, and the manipulation. We know what real service looks like, and it doesn’t look anything like Tim Walz. It looks like Bill Osmulski, who answered the call of duty, even when it meant putting his life on hold. It looks like the soldiers who went to Iraq, even when their Command Sergeant Major decided his political career was more important.

This November, voters will have a choice. They can choose a ticket that represents integrity, honor, and real service to the country. Or they can choose the Harris-Walz ticket—a ticket that represents everything that’s wrong with American politics today. The choice couldn’t be clearer.