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?
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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?