Wes Moore’s direct-combat claims disputed by his commanding officer

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s account of leading soldiers in combat in Afghanistan has been challenged by his former commanding officer, retired Lt. Col. James Gottschling. Gottschling told Baltimore-area reporters that Moore did not lead paratroopers in combat and overstated his exposure to combat. Moore has repeatedly described the episode, including in his memoir, and defended his account as recently as June.