"For both deployments — Iraq in 2004 and Afghanistan in 2008 — Nehls served as an officer in the civil affairs branch, an Army spokesperson confirmed to NOTUS. That role does not qualify for the Combat Infantryman Badge."
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- “It matters. As a former commander, it matters what you wear on your uniform,” Rep. Ryan Zinke, a retired Navy SEAL, told NOTUS. “And if you didn’t earn it, you shouldn’t wear it.” House Republicans Accuse Rep. Troy Nehls of Stolen Valor
- Nehls has stopped wearing his CIB pin and blames the media: "The American people know just how disgusting the media are, the dishonest media.” He claims the Army being politically motivated, saying he is 1 of "only 47 CIBs [that] have been rescinded."
- Rejected. Seen as suspicious. The suspected wanna-be Trump shooter was no friend to Ukraine.
- Negotiations in Doha are the administration's latest-best attempt to "get this region out of this constant, endless cycle of violence."
- “It’s cultural war bullshit,” Rep. Pat Ryan told me when I asked about amendments in the NDAA that would change diversity policies for DOD and our alma mater, West Point. House Republicans Take Aim at Diversity Initiatives in the Military
- "I’m super pro-Israel. I’m super anti-Hamas. But that doesn’t mean I’m anti-Palestinian refugee," @RepLaLota told me after NDAA negotiations wrapped Wednesday night. His vote caused the tie over a Palestinian Refugee amendment.
- As I usually do during this time of year, I wanted to share my favorite books, movies, and music of 2023. First up, here are the books I've enjoyed reading. If you’re looking for a new book over the holidays, give one of them a try. And if you can, shop at an independent
- It's probably one of the best stories anyone could read right now on the DoD's positioning in addressing the situation in Gaza. Amazing sourcing and insight.New from me today. thehighside.substack.com/p/gaza-hostage…
- Excited to join the Wife Guy Community™. (But for the record, @hayleyalex and I absolutely did not “meet on Twitter.”)
- “Chairman McCaul in his phone call with General Milley and General McKenzie, before the hearing with them, straight up told them that in his view, they were not responsible for what had happened in Afghanistan in 2021."
- Late night NDAA means a short walk through the Rotunda now that we're done. Gorgeous place. Offers feelings that give some serious weight to the work.
- “What the hell is that discrepancy?” - Rep. Troy Nehls In a follow-up to last week's story, Rep. Troy Nehls has denied accusations of ‘Stolen Valor’ from his colleagues and defended his continued wearing of the Combat Infantry Badge Pin.
