Update at 11:25 a.m. ET. A statement from retired admiral John Nathman on behalf of the Obama campaign:
"As a recently retired admiral, I know who has the strongest record of supporting the men and women currently serving in our military. Senator Obama has consistently voted to fund our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and, just as importantly, a proven record of support when they return home. That's why independent veterans organizations give Sen. Obama higher marks than Sen. McCain.
"Despite consistent distortions of his record, thousands of veterans like myself support Sen. Obama because he has the judgment, character and integrity to be a great president. We will need a great president to lead us in these very challenging times."
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