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Wiz Imp

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4. Richard Ojeda, a former West Virginia State Senator

Reply to Bluesaph (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 05:26 PM

Dec 15

He's running for Congress in North Carolina's 9th congressional district in 2026

He's a 25 year Army veteran who achieved the rank of major and served in both Iraq & Afghanistan and won numerous medals

Full list
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Army Commendation Medal (7)
Army Achievement Medal (5)
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
GWOT Expeditionary Medal
GWOT Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Army NCO PD Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (4)
NATO Medal
Valorous Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation (4)
Superior Unit Award
Combat Action Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Bronze De Fleury Medal
Sapper Tab
German Schützenschnur (Bronze)

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MAGA Mutiny [View all] Mr.Bee Dec 15 OP

Don't want to watch. Who said this? Thank you. Bluesaph Dec 15 #1

Richard Ojeda, a former West Virginia State Senator Wiz Imp Dec 15 #4

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Dec 15 #2

MAGA is revolting. Yes, it sure is. Transcript below. usonian Dec 15 #3

You said it, they stink on ice! Hassin Bin Sober Dec 15 #5