NOT stolen valor. Funny about this bubble the Free Press is in. As I understand it, E-9 Master Sergeant is at the same rank as E-9 Command Sergeant Major. From reading some of the comments some think the National Guard is inferior to active duty. The Guard served in Korea and VietNam. Walz' service was honorable, period. How it was spun after matters very little. Walz may call Vance's service honorable but I wonder just what did Vance do as a Marine? we know it wasn't combat. And then there's Trump and his bone spurs and contempt for veterans.