Congressman Walz says Minnesota guard will get their back pay
First Congressional District Congressman Tim Walz has announced Minnesota National Guard troops who’ve been waiting for three years to get back pay will finally get it.
“This is wonderful news for the men and women who have served our country so bravely,” said Walz.
“I want to thank the Department of Defense for taking the necessary steps this past week to correct this injustice and get this soldiers and their families the payments they were promised,” he said.
The qualified troops are those stationed overseas beyond their regular rotation between Jan. 19 and Aug. 18, 2007, according to Walz’s office.
Two weeks ago Walz personally spoke with White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and asked him to personally address the payment matter.
Today, the Assistant Secretary of the Army issued guidance to begin the processing of payments, according to Walz’s office.
Walz will be contacting the Minnesota National Guard to offer details on the payment process.
