Pete Hegseth’s supporters point to his wartime decorations in declaring him qualified to lead the military. Experts say that ...
The citation for Hegseth’s first Bronze Star, received in 2006, states he “contributed immeasurably to the success of building a free and democratic nation for the citizens of Iraq.” ...
“I don’t remember Pete ever talking that much about his combat awards,” he said. The first Bronze Star was awarded to Mr. Hegseth for his assignment in Iraq as a rifle platoon leader in Iraq ...