The McCain camp lashes out at Obama following afternoon speech:

“It is absurd for Barack Obama to question John McCain’s commitment to America’s veterans, when Obama himself voted against funding our nation’s veterans, and troops in the field during a time of war.” Full response here.

Comes after Obama criticizes McCain for not supporting the 21st century GI Bill: “…He is one of the few Senators of either party who oppose this bill because he thinks it’s too generous.” Full remarks here.