Mellor posts his military service records online in response to GOP rival’s attack

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 1,091

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Republican congressional candidate Vic Mellor released a small cache of military documents online Thursday to substantiate his service record — a day after his Republican primary rival for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District seat accused him of embellishing his rank.

On Wednesday, Dr. Stephen Skoly’s campaign sent an email blast to followers with questions about Mellor’s military record. Skoly had no doubts that Mellor served in the Marine Corps, but …

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