Jack Bergman Never Earned The Silver Star

Jack Bergman never earned the Silver Star.

His office falsely claimed that he did. Bergman’s longtime Communications Director, James Hogge, explicitly asserted on the record that Bergman was awarded the medal as “proof” that Bergman wasn’t afraid of his constituents.

Jack Bergman did not personally and publicly correct it.

Using unearned military valor as a political shield is offensive and unacceptable. Claiming a military medal you did not earn is also deeply insulting to service members and veterans who sacrificed on behalf of this country.

Jack Bergman needs to issue a public apology immediately on behalf of himself and his staff.