After returning from Italy, Walz was promoted to the command sergeant major rank, but he did not complete coursework with the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy to retain the rank in retirement.

When Walz retired, he used his rank as command sergeant major in campaign literature and later on his Congressional web-site, further angering veterans who say the rank had not been earned.

Walz’s retirement rank While Walz served as a command sergeant major, he reverted back to the rank of master sergeant when he retired.

Scott U’Ren has earned the rank of Sergeant Major, one achieved by only about 1% of those who enlist in the United States Army.

Walz’s rank The latest round of attacks on Walz stirred up another confusing point about his rank. Walz served as a command sergeant major, the highest enlisted rank.

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The dispute about Walz's rank is, at its core, a semantic one. When Walz was promoted to command sergeant major on Sept. 17, 2004, his promotion was conditional on his completing certain training.

The campaign also updated its online biography of Walz’s military service, noting on its website that he once served at the command sergeant major rank.

Walz has come under sustained fire over his decision to retire, following 24 years of service in various Guard units, while his battalion was allegedly under orders to deploy.

The dispute about Walz's rank is, at its core, a semantic one. When Walz was promoted to command sergeant major on Sept. 17, 2004, his promotion was conditional on his completing certain training.