Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) is under scrutiny for wearing a Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) on his lapel despite it being revoked by the Army in 2023. Nehls served as a civil affairs officer, a role that does not qualify for the CIB, which is reserved for infantrymen or Special Forces soldiers engaged in active ground combat. The badge was awarded in 2008 but later rescinded after records were corrected. Nehls disputes the revocation, claiming it is an attempt to discredit his service. The controversy has drawn criticism from veterans and some of his congressional colleagues. Despite the backlash, Nehls continues to wear the badge, insisting that the Army's decision was mistaken.