MEMO: To Interested Parties FROM: Lauren Passalacqua, Communications Director, Walsh for Montana RE: Fact Sheet regarding Senator John Walsh DATE: July 24, 2014 Please find the updated information and statement on Senator John Walsh. FACTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE CAMPAIGN OF SEN. JOHN WALSH: Senator Walsh included 96 citations for a 14-page paper at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He acknowledges the citations were not all done correctly, but that it was an unintentional mistake. John Walsh has been evaluated at every stage of his military career and made the decision when he entered the race to release those evaluations so Montanans could see for themselves exactly what kind of soldier he was. The record is available online here. The research paper was not a thesis, as reported by many organizations. While commanding the 1-163rd Infantry Battalion in Iraq in 2004 and 2005, Walsh survived hundreds of IED explosions while in a Humvee, he was targeted by name by Al Qaida in Iraq, and his unit endured hundreds of rocket attacks. Senator Walsh told the Associated Press on Wednesday that he was dealing with the consequences of the difficult circumstances he faced in Iraq, but he did not suggest that these circumstances were an excuse for incorrect citations in a research paper. Its telling that this story emerges as polls show this race tightening including one poll released the day this story was published that finds Senator Walsh down by only 4 points. For months, Walsh's record has come under significant scrutiny while Congressman Daines own career, including a history of opening factories in China as his company laid off American workers, continues to go without review. This story will not change Senator Walshs commitment to his campaign, and it does not change his resolve in dealing with the issues that matter most to Montanans: protecting Social Security and Medicare, defending public lands, protecting access to women's freedom of health care, and creating jobs. STATEMENT FROM LAUREN PASSALACQUA, CAMPAIGN SPOKESPERSON: "Montanans are proud of Senator Walsh's 33-year career fighting for Montana and serving in Iraq. Hes a great soldier, who learned war strategy on the battlefield firsthand but he's not a classroom academic the Senate already has plenty of those. Despite an unintentional mistake at the U.S. Army War College, he is back working for and protecting Montana and serving this nation, and we look forward to sharing the contrast to

Congressman Steve Daines' record of privatizing Medicare, selling off public lands, and voting against veterans while protecting tax breaks for fellow millionaires." PARTIAL CAREER TIMELINE December 2001: Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel July 2004: Stationed at Fort Bliss, TX for Pre-deployment training November 2004: Deployed to Iraq November 2005: Returned from Iraq May 2006: Promoted to Colonel July 2006: Began War College March 2007: Completed War College Research Paper June 2007: Completed War College HIGHLIGHTS OF EVALUATIONS

Awarded Bronze Star For Exceptionally Meritorious Service. In August 2005, Walsh was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Iraq for exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the commander of the 1st Battalion, 163rd Infantry Regiment. The award noted Walshs attention to detail and war fighting abilities and that he successfully planned and executed combat missions in the highly dangerous portions of the Sunni Triangle located in Western areas of the Kirkuk, Iraq province.[Bronze Star Medal, 8/18/05] Praised for His Leadership in Iraq. In June 2005, Brigadier General Alan C. Gayhart, Walshs commanding officer and the Commander of the Montana National Guard, recommended Walsh for attendance at a Senior Service College noting, through LTC Walshs leadership, the Battalion also succeeded in the unique and challenging missions related to rebuilding local governments, infrastructure, and the installation of democratic values into a society known only for its disregard for human rights and values. LTC Walsh daily executes missions which have strategic impacts on the success of United States policy in Iraq.[Recommendation for LTC John Walsh for Senior Service College, 6/10/05] 2008 Evaluation: Walsh Is A Consensus Builder Who Models The Army Values [Whose] Honesty And Integrity Are Above Reproach. In August 2006, Col. Walshs superiors noted: COL Walsh is in the top 2% of every Army Officer I have served with in 30 years. Throughout this rating period his outstanding performance, and consistent leadership by example garnered him national recognition as a premier military leader.Colonel Walsh is a consensus builder. He definitely models the Army Valueshonesty and integrity are above reproach. [Officer Evaluation Report, 11/14/08] 2007 Evaluation: Walsh Is a Take Charge Leader, Out Front Making Things Happen. In July 2008, then-Col. Walshs superiors wrote his officer evaluation: Colonel Walsh is a take charge leader out front making things happenFew do it

betterability to marshal resources, orchestrate multiple activities, never gives up before finishing. Also, a consensus builderfostered trust/teamwork with all directorates confronted and solved tough personnel and financial issues. [Officer Evaluation Report, 6/11/08 (covering 5/20/06-10/9/07)] 2006 Evaluation: LTC Walsh Always Looking Out of the Good of the Soldier. In an evaluation by his superiors in August 2006, then-LTC Walshs superiors noted: LTC Walsh is a superb officer, and by far the strongest LTC in the ranks. His performance of duty has been nothing less than outstanding in all areas. LTC Walsh possesses the ability to manage multiple top priorities simultaneously. He is soldier focused, always looking out of the good of the soldier, whether the soldier likes it or not. [Officer Evaluation Report, 8/21/06] 2005 Evaluation: Walshs Units Exemplary Performance of Combat Operations was Due to His Superb Leadership. In August 2008, Walshs superiors noted LTC Walsh is one of the strongest Battalion commanders in the Brigade. With over 1000 soldiers in his task force he was able to build a cohesive team the fastest while at post-mob. His success in team building was instrumental in the Battalion being recognized as one of the best units post-mob His units exemplary performance of combat operations was due to his superb leadership and management skillsHe is a proven leader who leads from the front, by motivating soldiers, while ensuring that they are well cared for and protected. [Officer Evaluation Report, 8/05/08 (covering 6/22/04-6/21/05)] 1998 Evaluation: Walsh Continually Displays Outstanding Leadership Qualities. In an evaluation by his superiors in June 1998, then-Major Walshs superiors noted that MAJ Walsh completed all objectives in a highly professional and competent manner during this rating periodHe continually displays outstanding leadership qualities. [Officer Evaluation Report, 6/18/98] 1993 Evaluation: Walsh is Not Afraid to Make Tough Decisions. In an evaluation by his superiors in August 1993, Walshs superiors noted that Walsh takes complete responsibility. Never quibbles, and says what he believes, not afraid to make tough decisions. [Officer Evaluation Report, 7/20/93]

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Legion of Merit Award Bronze Star Medal Combat Infantry Badge Meritorious Service Medal with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters Army: Commendation Medal with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Achievement Medal with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal, Reserve Components Achievement Medal with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star Iraqi Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hourglass and M Device NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Arabic numeral 2 Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon Montana National Guard: Distinguished Service Medal, Campaign Ribbon with 4 Bronze Service Stars, Service Ribbon with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters