1y ago

House Freedom Caucus Rep. Troy Nehls dons combat badge despite being ineligible, Army confirms

nypost.com

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Reported as an invalid news source, because of course it is, however reading the article I'm going to allow it as a "even a broken clock is right twice a day" exception.
The article does a good job explaining why the badge is problematic for him and, despite being intially issued by the Army, was legitimately revoked.
"During the time of his service, the Lone Star rep was working as a civil affairs officer rather than an infantryman or Special Forces soldier, according to CBS."
I’d also like to mention how boot (cringe) it is to put your medals on your civilian clothes. People with actual personalities don’t do that.
“A recipient must be personally present and under hostile fire while serving in an assigned infantry or SF primary duty in a unit actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy,” Army regulations stipulate.
“Personnel with other than an infantry or SF MOS [Special Forces Military Occupational Specialty] are not eligible, regardless of the circumstances.”
During the time of his service, the Lone Star rep was working as a civil affairs officer rather than an infantryman or Special Forces soldier, according to CBS.
So he was working in an office, not in combat, but thinks he 'deserves' to wear the combat badge anyway.
Classic example of selfish stupidity right there.
- Where did he even get the badge? eBay?
  
  It sounds like he was awarded the badge through the normal process, and it was only after the fact where it was determined he didn't meet the requirements, and they "rescinded" it. So, at least in his case, there is a bit more to it than simply lying about his service
  But that only leads to more questions, because shouldn't they be looking more closely at this shit when they give those awards out? Who did he (or his superiors) have to convince to not look at the list too closely?
  
  Controversy over the Combat Infantryman Badge swirled last month following a CBS News investigation that revealed Nehls’ (R-Texas) Combat Infantryman Badge was rescinded in 2023.
  He got the badge, but it was revoked.
- PX Warrior
- This isn’t dick move, even for a remfie
If Republicans love America so much why do they keep Stealing Valor?
- They don't love America. They love hierarchy.
  This representative probably thinks he deserves the combat badge because of his imagined status.
Congressional Republicans do love to steal some valor on a regular basis.
- Their valor is never "rigged", is it?
  
  What’s that mean?
This guy is just telling everyone how much of a coward he is.

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