DETROIT A retired major general and former appointee of Republican Gov. Rick Snyder will lead a new group of veterans supporting the reelection of Sen. Gary Peters, his campaign announced Wednesday night. READ: Sen. Gary Peters hosts online forum on racial justiceThe announcement of the veteran support group comes just days after the National Republican Senatorial Committee began running television ads calling into question Peters voting record on veterans issues. Military service has been a running theme during the race for Peters seat. Both men have used their service records as qualifications to serve in the Senate releasing television ads early in the campaign touting their military service.