Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes for Misstatement

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has publicly apologized for an 'honest mistake' made in his 2006 White House Fellowship application where he claimed he had received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan, which he never actually received. Moore stated that he was encouraged by his deputy brigade commander to include the award on the application after being told it had been approved by senior officers. Following an investigation by The New York Times, it was revealed that while Moore has received other military honors, he was never awarded the Bronze Star. Moore expressed regret for not correcting the application when he later learned the truth. Lt. Gen. Michael Fenzel, who recommended Moore for the medal, confirmed that he was unaware Moore had never received it until recently. The incident highlights the complexities of military commendation processes and the importance of accuracy in official documentation.