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Military service. Buttigieg joined the U.S. Navy Reserve through the direct commission officer (DCO) program and was sworn in as an ensign in naval intelligence in September 2009. He took a seven-month leave during his mayoral term to deploy to Afghanistan in 2014.
May 5, 2019 · by Jonathan Easley - 05/05/19 10:30 AM ET. Military documents obtained by The Hill provide a glimpse into Pete Buttigieg’s time as a Navy intelligence officer in Afghanistan, a key portion...
May 17, 2019 · Chicago CNN — Pete Buttigieg wields his military service as both a sword and a shield in his race for the White House. Whether he’s reassuring voters about his experience for office or...
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Feb 27, 2020 · A Facebook post claimed that a photo of Buttigieg in a military uniform was staged and questioned his credentials as a Navy intelligence officer in Afghanistan. PolitiFact rated this post Pants on Fire and provided evidence of Buttigieg's service record and commanding officers' testimonies.
Jun 28, 2019 · 21 Shares. By Jessica McBride. Updated Mar 3, 2023 at 7:23pm. Getty/Facebook Learn more about Pete Buttigieg's military service and deployment to Afghanistan. Pete Buttigieg, the...
Jul 29, 2019 · He would be the first presidential candidate with overseas military service elected in three decades. And he has already foreshadowed how he could wield his dog tags in a race against President...
Nov 14, 2019 · Military Service. As a supporter and volunteer of Barack Obama 's presidential bid, Buttigieg was inspired to enlist in the military in 2007.