For somebody who served in our military for almost 40 years, I want to thank my spouse for her constant support throughout my obligation. I also want to thank the spouses of everyone in our armed forces for their unwavering love and support. ๐๐บ๐ธ
My father served three tours of combat, two in Vietnam, one in the Dominican Republic, and was the most decorated combat veteran The Citadel has ever produced.
Stolen valor is not a gray area. When a Member of Congress fabricates the stories of dead and injured soldiers for personal gain, the word "disgrace" is too polite.
To Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War: your hard work, your innovation and your legacy is worthy of our nation's military and of men like my father.