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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sheehy was awesome.  
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Navy SEAL history.[/quote]

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“Tim Sheehy has faced significant scrutiny over inconsistent accounts of his military service, particularly regarding a gunshot wound.  Multiple reports, including from the Washington Post and AP, reveal Sheehy claimed in 2015 that he accidentally shot himself in Glacier National Park, resulting in a citation for illegal firearm discharge. Later, he said he lied to park rangers to conceal a 2012 combat-related injury from Afghanistan—possibly due to friendly fire—that he never reported to avoid an investigation into his SEAL team.

Veterans and former military colleagues have challenged this narrative. A former Navy SEAL who served with Sheehy said he was surprised by the combat wound claim and believes it was fabricated.  Veterans like Michael Jarnevic and Mike Lawson have accused Sheehy of "stolen valor," arguing that misrepresenting a self-inflicted injury as a combat wound disqualifies him from public trust.

Additional controversies include Sheehy claiming he parachuted into Glacier National Park for training—a claim disputed by both the park and the U.S. Navy, as such activities are not permitted or recorded. There are also conflicting statements about his military discharge: Sheehy said it was for medical reasons related to combat injuries, but Navy discharge documents obtained by NBC News indicate he resigned voluntarily with no medical conditions listed.”[/quote]

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