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🇺🇸 SUPPORT CARL | JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED 🇺🇸
Iraq combat veteran Carl Wheless served his country with honor and sacrifice, only to be forced into medical retirement just two months short of completing 20 years of military service.
In 2020, a military board ruled in favor of his full retirement benefits. In 2026, a federal judge found the Army’s decision to override that ruling arbitrary. Yet Carl continues to fight for the benefits and justice he has sought for more than a decade.
12 YEARS AND COUNTING.
How much longer should a combat veteran have to fight the very government he served to receive the benefits he earned?
Carl's story deserves national attention, public accountability, and answers. No veteran should have to spend years battling bureaucracy after sacrificing so much in service to our country.
Calling on news organizations, journalists, veteran advocates, and influential podcasters to investigate Carl's case and help bring his story into spotlight.
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🇺🇸 VETERANS AND MILITARY ADVOCATES:
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Carl Wheless served his country. Now his country owes him answers, accountability, and a fair resolution.
Please share his story, tag journalists and veteran advocates, and help ensure his case is not forgotten.
STAND WITH CARL. DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY. SUPPORT THE VETERANS.
@carlwheless
#SUPPORTCARL
A federal judge said the Army's reasoning was so empty it broke the law. The Army responded by doing it again.
For anyone who doesn't know my story: in 2014, the United States Army forced me into medical retirement against my will, two months short of twenty years.
I've spent twelve years fighting to get it back.
I went to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. In April 2020, a unanimous 3-member board ruled in my favor: retroactive reinstatement, a 20-year length-of-service retirement with Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay, and a corrected DD Form 214.
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Review Boards then overruled them.
I sued in the Court of Federal Claims.
In March 2026, Judge Matthew Solomson ruled that the official's decision was arbitrary and capricious, with a 6/30/2026 deadline to comply. They ignored it.
I filed a DoD Hotline complaint. DoD sent it to the Army to investigate itself. The Army said no wrongdoing. DoD closed the case. Today I received the final IG letter, signed by Janelle Allen, Chief of the Hotline Branch, dated 10/29/2026.
My attorney, Michael Silverman, just filed a new complaint in the Court of Federal Claims against the current DASA, Michael Lacey, arguing that the Army's defiance is itself arbitrary and capricious and asking the judge to resolve it.
The filing shows ARBA shipped my case to a brand-new board on 4/13/2026, over a month before Lacey signed his denial.
Then two fresh medical advisory opinions appeared on 6/1/2026, both claiming to have reviewed over 3,000 pages of my medical records in a single weekend.
Dr. Xie, the general medical advisor, quoted Judge Solomson's own ruling and then wrote that the court "misunderstands the basic requirements of military service."
Dr. Afandor, the behavioral health advisor, reviewed VA records running to 7/1/2025, nearly a decade after my discharge, which Judge Solomson had already ruled off-limits.
The original board that ruled for me has dissolved, so no one is left to "reconsider" anything.
I'm that combat vet.
Retired Army Staff Sergeant.
Tank gunner, tank commander, platoon sergeant, and anti-terrorism officer. Secure site surveys under fire against Al-Qaeda in Ramadi. 26 months downrange.
Every agency I approach sends it back to the Army, which gives the same answer, and everybody walks off.
If this matters to you, here's where you can help.
givesendgo.com/helpcarlwin
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A federal judge said the Army's reasoning was so empty it broke the law. The Army responded by doing it again.
For anyone who doesn't know my story: in 2014, the United States Army forced me into medical retirement against my will, two months short of twenty years.
I've spent twelve years fighting to get it back.
I went to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. In April 2020, a unanimous 3-member board ruled in my favor: retroactive reinstatement, a 20-year length-of-service retirement with Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay, and a corrected DD Form 214.
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Review Boards then overruled them.
I sued in the Court of Federal Claims.
In March 2026, Judge Matthew Solomson ruled that the official's decision was arbitrary and capricious, with a 6/30/2026 deadline to comply. They ignored it.
I filed a DoD Hotline complaint. DoD sent it to the Army to investigate itself. The Army said no wrongdoing. DoD closed the case. Today I received the final IG letter, signed by Janelle Allen, Chief of the Hotline Branch, dated 10/29/2026.
My attorney, Michael Silverman, just filed a new complaint in the Court of Federal Claims against the current DASA, Michael Lacey, arguing that the Army's defiance is itself arbitrary and capricious and asking the judge to resolve it.
The filing shows ARBA shipped my case to a brand-new board on 4/13/2026, over a month before Lacey signed his denial.
Then two fresh medical advisory opinions appeared on 6/1/2026, both claiming to have reviewed over 3,000 pages of my medical records in a single weekend.
Dr. Xie, the general medical advisor, quoted Judge Solomson's own ruling and then wrote that the court "misunderstands the basic requirements of military service."
Dr. Afandor, the behavioral health advisor, reviewed VA records running to 7/1/2025, nearly a decade after my discharge, which Judge Solomson had already ruled off-limits.
The original board that ruled for me has dissolved, so no one is left to "reconsider" anything.
I'm that combat vet.
Retired Army Staff Sergeant.
Tank gunner, tank commander, platoon sergeant, and anti-terrorism officer. Secure site surveys under fire against Al-Qaeda in Ramadi. 26 months downrange.
Every agency I approach sends it back to the Army, which gives the same answer, and everybody walks off.
If this matters to you, here's where you can help.
givesendgo.com/helpcarlwin
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Update on Wheless v. United States.
As I continue to fight this battle and we seek other legal action against the Army, here is where things stand.
I filed a complaint with the DoD Hotline.
They referred it back to the Army.
The Army investigated and told DoD they did nothing wrong.
Instead of pushing back or asking further questions, DoD took the Army's word for it and closed the investigation.
This is how the Department of Defense and the Department of the Army treat a soldier and a Marine who served faithfully for just under twenty years, served twenty-six months in a combat zone, went on hundreds of combat missions, and engaged in direct and indirect combat on hundreds of occasions.
Even with a federal court order, they still refuse to do the right thing.
My representative, @chiproytx, is starting to push back hard, but nothing is happening.
I still need my followers' support as we continue this battle.
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This guy said the quiet part out loud and you can feel his anger and disgust…
I couldn’t agree more..
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For over a year now, anti-India racism on X has enjoyed freakish reach, engagement/payouts. Every Indian here has watched it happen. Racism against Indians literally incentivised, the X algorithm pours monetisation fuel on it.
Now a mass shooting plan by a white terrorist at a Hindu temple in Chicago has been foiled.
Hate spills from SM into real life, the people tweaking the algorithm will have blood on their hands.
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I don’t hate people, irrespective of their color, culture, nationality or political affiliation. And I certainly don’t hate you, Damon.
I follow you closely, and I’ve noticed quite a few posts and conversations around Starlink in the last couple of days. That’s why I asked.
Even the questions we ask and the subjects we repeatedly engage with can reflect the narratives we are interested in. That doesn’t make disagreement hate.
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It's been over two weeks since anyone donated to my fundraiser, and I want to explain why it exists because many of my newer followers may not know the story.
I'm a 100% disabled Iraq combat veteran.
In 2014, with less than ninety days left to qualify for a full twenty-year retirement, I was forced into medical retirement without due process. After more than a decade of fighting, Chief Judge Matthew Solomonson of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruled in my favor in March 2026 and ordered the Army to correct my records by June 30. The Army ignored the order and missed the deadline.
Correcting my records means paying the back pay they owe me and starting my future retirement pay. I'm owed a large sum.
I'm grateful for everyone who's given: the five hundred dollar donations, the three hundred, the two hundred. We've raised over $15,000 so far. But the Army's refusal to follow the court order has put us in territory we never expected when this fundraiser started.
Winter is coming. I need to cover winter expenses and build a reserve. TRICARE is my family's health insurance, and that reset hits hard.
If you can give, the fundraiser link is in this post below and in the pinned post on my timeline. Any amount is appreciated: $500, $50, $5. Every dollar will be used responsibly.
If you can't give, sharing this post matters just as much. Thank you to everyone who has stood with me.
givesendgo.com/helpcarlwin
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Why Would A Veteran Take the U.S. Army to Court? with Carl Wheless | EP 42 | Pathfinders Podcast
@carlwheless x @vijswam
Carl Wheless is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a decorated Iraq War combat veteran who answered his country's call on multiple occasions. After serving in the Marines from 1983 to 1993, he returned to military service following the attacks of 9/11, deploying twice to Iraq, first with the Texas Army National Guard and later with the United States Army during the Battle of Ramadi, one of the most intense battles of the Iraq War.
An M1A1 Abrams tanker, Wheless served on the front lines in his forties, leading alongside soldiers nearly half his age. His military service left him with lasting physical injuries, and he was later recognized as a 100% Permanent and Total disabled combat veteran.
What followed was a battle unlike any he had faced overseas. After his disability retirement was mishandled, Wheless spent more than twelve years challenging the United States Army through the legal system. His perseverance initially led to a federal court ruling in his favor, affirming his long standing claims. However, that victory proved to be short lived. The decision is now being challenged, and despite years of litigation, he continues to face bureaucratic delays, administrative obstacles, and institutional resistance. Undeterred, he remains committed to pursuing every legal avenue available to ensure the promises made to him are honored and that he receives the benefits and recognition he earned through his service.
Today, Carl is an advocate for veterans' rights, accountability, and fairness. He has also become a respected voice on issues of public service, patriotism, and standing against prejudice. His story is one of courage, not only on the battlefield, but also in the ongoing pursuit of justice long after the uniform came off.
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Carl Wheless: A man who fought in the Battle of Ramadi... and then spent 12 years fighting for justice back home.
Decorated Iraq War combat veteran Carl Wheless joins me for a powerful conversation on service, sacrifice, veterans' rights, his battle against injustice and why he chose to speak out when Indians and H-1B professionals came under attack.
Some conversations are bigger than politics.
🎙️ Episode drops soon. Stay tuned.
With our good friend @carlwheless, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
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Incredible India 🇮🇳!
Munnar in Kerala is breathtakingly beautiful. Endless carpets of tea, misty hills, winding roads, waterfalls and bursts of purple jacaranda.
Thanks @hvgoenka
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Job Opportunity at the Consulate General of India, San Francisco
The Consulate General of India, San Francisco, invites applications for the post of Clerk.
No. of Posts: Eight (08)
Last Date to Apply: September 12, 2026
Please refer to the recruitment notice for detailed information on eligibility criteria, application process, and other requirements. For more information, please visit the Consulate General of India, San Francisco’s website: cgisf.gov.in
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Update on my case: The Army is still defying the federal court order in my favor, which had a deadline of June 30, 2026.
They have instead issued two medical advisory opinions full of false, inaccurate, and improper information to feed to a new board in an effort to overturn the original board's unanimous ruling in my favor.
We believe this violates the court order, as the actions of the original board were never in question. It was the Deputy Secretary of the Army (Review Boards) whom the judge ruled acted arbitrarily and capriciously.
They are attempting to drag this out as long as possible and make it so that I cannot continue to stand against their injustice financially.
More than ever, your support is needed so I can continue to fight.
Thank you.
givesendgo.com/helpcarlwin
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🇺🇸 H-1B VISA CRACKDOWN BACKFIRES: BIG TECH HIRED 32,000 WORKERS IN INDIA INSTEAD OF AMERICANS
As U.S. H-1B visa rules tightened this year with higher fees and wage requirements, Big Tech responded predictably: they hired offshore instead.
Meta, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google pushed their combined India workforce to 214,000, the fastest growth in three years.
That's 32,000+ new hires that could have gone to Americans.
These aren't call center jobs.
They're AI, machine learning, cloud engineering, data science, and cybersecurity roles.
The exact "strategic" positions policymakers claim we need to protect.
The irony is brutal: visa curbs designed to prioritize American workers just made it cheaper and easier for corporations to offshore the same jobs remotely.
No visa required. No wage floor. No American hired.
This is the loophole nobody closed.
You can restrict who comes here to work.
You can't restrict who works from there.
Until policy addresses corporate offshoring directly, companies will keep doing the math and choosing the cheaper option overseas.
American workers keep losing.
Quietly. Legally. And nobody in Washington seems to notice.
Source: Moneycontrol, MSN
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• With countries like Russia and Canada restricting uranium exports, the U.S. faces a supply gap, consuming far more uranium than it produces, creating a strong case for domestic investment
• Recently, the Madagascar government lifted the suspension on $UUUU's Toliara heavy mineral sands project, furthering its vision of establishing a critical minerals hub alongside its uranium operations
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President Trump has already signed several Executive Orders in perfect alignment with Energy Fuels’ domestic #uranium, #rareearths & #criticalmineral capabilities, unleashing America’s ability to safely and responsibly produce the resources needed to power the nation.
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The PERM process is a flaming dumpster fire for business owners trying to hire the talent they need to stay competitive:
1.Absurd Timelines:
•Prevailing Wage Determination: 6–12 months of waiting for the government to calculate a number.
•Recruitment Process: 60+ days wasted posting ads that yield zero qualified applicants.
•DOL Processing: 15+ months, often extended by arbitrary audits.
•Total: 2+ years just to hire ONE person!
2.Ridiculous Costs:
•Recruitment Ads: Thousands of dollars burned on useless channels.
•Legal Fees: $10,000+ for attorneys and filing costs.
•Admin Overhead: Endless hours wasted dealing with paperwork, compliance, and bureaucracy.
3.Insulting Inefficiency:
•After YEARS and tens of thousands of dollars, the DOL can still deny the application.
•Meanwhile, businesses get demonized as “job stealers” for following this labyrinth of rules.
And here’s the kicker: HOW THE 🤬 do you expect to compete with China and other superpowers when we make it nearly impossible to hire the best and brightest? China is investing billions in education, AI, and tech innovation, while we’re stuck in a system that punishes businesses for trying to stay competitive.
You can’t win a global tech war with bureaucratic roadblocks and bad optics. If the U.S. wants to lead the world in innovation, we need to stop treating skilled immigrants like liabilities and businesses like villains.
We have stupid people advocating for radicalizing the population against SKILLED WORKERS, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!?
Since @amandalouise416 has blocked me , I’m gonna have to respond this way.
Let me break this down because I’ve seen this type of post floating around, and I think it’s missing some critical context.
First, the term “no experience” in these green card applications doesn’t mean companies are hiring unqualified people off the street. It’s legal jargon that often means the job doesn’t require prior work experience in a similar role, but that doesn’t mean the role doesn’t require skills. Many of these positions demand advanced degrees, specialized training, or expertise in areas like AI, machine learning, or cloud architecture ,things that not everyone walking out of college can do.
Second, these companies can’t just decide to hire foreign workers over Americans. The process of sponsoring a green card involves proving to the U.S. Department of Labor that they couldn’t find a qualified U.S. worker for the role. It’s called the PERM process, and it’s not a rubber stamp. They have to post job ads, interview candidates, and provide documentation showing no domestic applicant was available or qualified. If you think they’re lying, the system has checks in place to catch that.
Third, it’s not like these companies are doing this because they’re feeling charitable. They hire the best people because they have to. If you’re running a global tech giant and need someone who can design a scalable AI model or build a cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, you’re going to hire the person who can do it—regardless of where they’re from. And let’s be honest: the U.S. education system isn’t churning out enough STEM grads to meet the demand, especially in specialized areas. That’s not on the companies; that’s a systemic issue.
Now, about the numbers in this post—they look big, but they’re not the whole story. Take Apple, for example: they employ over 160,000 people. If they’ve applied for 5,635 green cards, that’s a tiny fraction of their workforce, spread out over several years. And guess what? Many of those green card recipients are probably doing work that supports thousands of other jobs in product management, sales, support, and beyond. It’s not a zero-sum game.
I get it ,people see posts like this and think immigrants are taking jobs from Americans. But that’s just not true. The reality is that companies hire globally because they have to stay competitive. If the U.S. workforce wants to be a bigger part of that, we need to invest more in STEM education, upskilling, and preparing people for these kinds of roles.
Blaming immigrants or these companies doesn’t solve the problem. If anything, it distracts from the real issues we need to address.
Amanda , Do better.
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The Indian government has issued executive orders requiring X to act on specific accounts and posts, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment.
In compliance with the orders, we will withhold these accounts and posts in India alone; however, we disagree with these actions and maintain that freedom of expression should extend to these posts.
Consistent with our position, a writ appeal challenging the Indian government's blocking orders remains pending. We have also provided the impacted users with notice of these actions in accordance with our policies.
Due to legal restrictions, we are unable to publish the executive orders, but we believe that making them public is essential for transparency. This lack of disclosure can lead to a lack of accountability and arbitrary decision-making.