Richard Lardner, Jonathan Mattise, Trenton Daniel And Steve Karnowski, The Associated Press

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Walz's exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

Walz's exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Kolb, a retired Minnesota National Guard colonel, knew Tim Walz by reputation as an "excellent leader" who adroitly guided the enlisted troops in his field artillery battalion. But Kolb was stunned by what he saw when Walz left the military and entered politics.