What In The Hell? Alright not really a case of stolen valor, but come on, seriously. This still is from the Hallmark Channel’s new movie, “A Royal Queens Christmas,” which premiered on Saturday, December 11, at 8 p.m. Eastern. The movie stars Megan Park and Julian Morris. “A Royal Queens Christmas” was filmed in Toronto,… Continue reading A Royal Queens Christmas
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Top Stolen Valor Moments (Marine Reacts)
Top Stolen Valor Moments (Marine Reacts) ‘Because of the missions, we are required to go faster’, well hell, that explains why in boot camp we wore “go fasters”. Average JoeWelcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that… Continue reading Top Stolen Valor Moments (Marine Reacts)
Never Lie About Your Military Career?
Never Lie About Your Military Career? As a former active duty Marine, I never had the opportunity to serve in combat. Would I have, if given the opportunity, Yes I would in a heartbeat. I trained for combat and I wanted to do what I was trained for. I served in a time of “peace”.… Continue reading Never Lie About Your Military Career?
What To Do If You Suspect Stolen Valor?
What to Do if You Suspect Stolen Valor? If you are a member of the military (or veteran) and you suspect Stolen Valor and you are well versed in that military branch’s traditions, then by all means question them. Anyone who was actually on active Duty or a veteran shouldn’t have a problem with you… Continue reading What To Do If You Suspect Stolen Valor?
Here Are Some Ways to Spot a Poser – Part 2
Here Are Some Ways to Spot a Poser – Part 2 Poser Alert! Here are some other things you can look out for when faced with a case of possible stolen valor. However, this isn’t always cut and dry. I served as an active-duty Marine for a little over 10 years. We, Marines, take great… Continue reading Here Are Some Ways to Spot a Poser – Part 2
Some Ways to Spot a Marine Corps Poser
Some Ways to Spot a Marine Corps Poser A poser is a poser, is a poser, period! It seems that the posers often will state that they were either a Navy SEAL or a U.S. Marine. As a Marine myself, I’m going to talk about those posing as a Marine. Here are some tail-tell signs… Continue reading Some Ways to Spot a Marine Corps Poser
Marine Corps Stolen Valor
As a former active duty Marine of 10-plus years, I take this kind of thing seriously. I’m so tired of hearing “I was going to be a Marine, but…” or, “I was almost a Marine”. I’m glad you wanted to be a Marine, but that doesn’t make you a Marine, no more than “I wanted… Continue reading Marine Corps Stolen Valor
What is Stolen Valor You Ask?
What is stolen valor you ask? “Stolen Valor” is a term applied to the phenomenon of people falsely claiming military awards or medals they did not earn, service they did not perform, Prisoner of War experiences that never happened, and other tales of military actions that exist only in their minds. This could be a… Continue reading What is Stolen Valor You Ask?