Nov 03, 2015 just when you think youve seen the most heinously absurd stolen valor video, along comes one like this from houston, texas, where a phony sniper a bespectacled man wearing a sloppy uniform tries to recruit an actual united states military veteran. Buds, military phonies, military phony, navy, navy seal, phony, poser, robert allen owen, robert owen, seal, stolen valor. Dec 15, 2017 this fake special forces veteran takes stolen valor to a whole new level december 15, 2017 december 15, 2017 papotia reginald wright pretending to be a special forces veteran while shaking the hand of a medal of honor recipient. Mar 16, 2017 here is what you didnt know about the coveted army tabs. Sergeant major relieved after claims he embellished awards. For example, if someone is wearing a navy insignia on the left sleeve and has an army patch above their left pocket, this would be a fake uniform. Stolen valor in houston texas, fake sniper tries to. They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, and im cool with that. My wife is a 21 year air force veteran and fights it all of. Col john a schramm usmc scoutsniper page 2 groupings u. Air force indicating he was wounded while serving in vietnam. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree spotted.
The defense department will unveil a stopgap stolen valor website this wednesday designed to help citizens see if someone is lying about military medals. And she did the whole omg u r so dumb hand thing while saying i dont have one. Air force basic training bmt from zero day to graduation. Dod will unveil website to combat stolen valor this week. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree spotted him at a graduation ceremony. Stolen valor tarnishes real sacrifices made by service. Not really stolen valor air force style but i confiscated a fake id from some air headed blonde after she showed it to me and i was like cool, whats your afsc.
A trio of stolen valor phonies the american legions burnpit. Va employee indicted for stolen valor a va employee was indicted for stolen valor fraud and theft of government funds after an oig investigation revealed that he submitted counterfeit documents and false statements to the u. Pretenders, liars and frauds claiming military honors they didnt earn. Sniper patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. Stolen valor is illegal, this is how you get an arrest. This fake special forces veteran takes stolen valor to a. In order to be legally charged with stolen valor, youll need to be trying to use the patches and making up lies along with them for profit.
A very good indicator of stolen valor is someone wearing an officers cap with an enlisted mans uniform, or usmc utilities and navy insignia. Oct 16, 2015 the air force had a number of various uniforms even before its independent inception in 1947. The defendant fraudulently claimed to have received the purple heart, korean service medal, air force overseas ribbon, and a good conduct medal while reportedly serving in korea during the korean war. He could have at least made sure all ribbons were even and flush on non lapel side of the rack, and maybe placed the center and bottom sections closer together so there wasnt a space between them. So, theres stolen valor, and theres pissing people off. Wear of air force uniforms is pretty important to airmen, and is governed by air force instruction afi 362903, the only afi most airmen k. Nov 29, 20 stolen valor tarnishes real sacrifices made by service members. Recently someone told me that it is a federal offense.
Growing up i had a friend with a severe case of autism. However, wearing patches from units or that indicate medals or other military experience can piss people off. The evolution was a long and sometimes painful on the eyes one. How to spot a fake veteran a story of stolen valor the. The gentlemans guide to calling out stolen valor task. But his story casts a different light on stolen valor. Capitol hill was quick to pass a new bill that was later signed into law, aptly called the stolen valor act of 2012. Angel ocasio sentenced to 3 years probation for stolen valor. Warriors rest, military phony busting, wounded warriors hunting, and more. Everyone else has already posted the same red flags i saw just on the ribbon bar alone. Recently released military documents contradict claims made by chris kyle, which show the late u. I buy most of them on ebay and have started sewing them onto a leather jacket as a way to show my collection. Stolen valor in houston texas, fake sniper tries to recruit a veteran guardian of valor stolen valor. Feb 03, 2018 this feature is not available right now.
After stolen valor scandal, gun company returns with marines. Other than the fact that it sure looks like this guy was a poser. Jul 26, 2014 posts about stolen valor written by ross elder. Chris kyles american sniper and marcus luttrells lone. Just because i wear the cap my navy aviator soninlaw gave me from his unit doesnt make me a navy aviator, nor do i pretend it does. Buying old gi surplus shirts with patches on them is fine too.
See more ideas about deadbeat, 3rd special forces group and military decorations. Jun 20, 2011 stolen valor usaf kook shows up at graduation. Mar 22, 2018 brad talks about the good and bad of barracks life. Vietnam veteran accused of stolen valor by younger marines.
I have a growing collection of military patches ranging from a us marines sergeant to vintage air force flight patches. Consider this a reminder that capn crunch is definitely stolen valor. We salute this air force general for his epic postretirement face armor. I am not and have never been in the military, i just have started collecting these patches as a hobby. Oct 28, 2015 stolen valor, its illegal, and yes they are making arrests. Here is what you didnt know about the coveted army tabs. I give you the king of stolen valor civil air patrol. Air force, embellisher, fake vietnam veteran, military phonies, military phony, stolen valor, the walking veteran, thomas wayne hudson. In 2010, angel ocasio claimed to have earned a navy cross, purple heart, bronze star, and a combat action medal for his time in vietnam, but, when the commander of a marine corps league checked the list of award recipients online, ocasios name was absent. Top 5 most outrageous stolen valor incidents the sitrep. Va criminal investigations veteran indicted for stolen valor fraud. Ima turn this fake in for my sweet 20 dollar bounty. My other grandpa was a code interceptor in the air force during the. Navy seal sniper earned fewer medals of valor than he claimed in his bestselling 2012 memoir.
If i wear a military uniform with no rank, medals, or. Jeffrey nance says he believes jury selection for bowe bergdahls trial will begin on october 16, and the trial will begin on october 23, according to a report from the associated press. Jun 10, 2010 the stolen valor act is declared to be facially unconstitutional as a contentbased restriction on speech that does not serve a compelling government interest, and consequently that the act is invalid as violative of the first amendment, blackburn wrote in his opinion. If youre wearing a uniform or military issued surplus gear with a unit patch in the correct location and its just one unit its likely to generate some ire with veterans that youre attempting to convey the impressio.
Whether you wear a patch to do it or not, doesnt matter. The veteran never served in korea during the korean war. Jul 23, 2012 the defense department will unveil a stopgap stolen valor website this wednesday designed to help citizens see if someone is lying about military medals. Feb 15, 2017 guy gets confronted while on break from work. Stolen valor can also be a problem among activeduty troops. May 05, 2017 stolen valor may 5, 2017 military judge army col. True stories of liars in violation of the stolen valor act. Stolen valor charlie troop 1st squadron 9th cavalry regiment. Nov 14, 2009 page 2 of 4 col john a schramm usmc scoutsniper posted in groupings. A vietnam veteran and purple heart recipient was wrongly accused of stolen valor and assaulted in an airport by other marines. See where the name patch and qualification patches are. Wearing a military uniform without rank, ribbons, badges, etc.
Stolen valor is pretending to be someone you are not, and never were. Every time a new story arises of a stolen valor case, people impersonating military personnel, claiming medals they never received, or embellishing their actual military record, i am asked by my civilian friends why these things happen. Close precision engagement teams us air force security. Stolen valor tarnishes real sacrifices made by service members. Jul 29, 2011 i must say that the rack is one of the sloppiest ive ever seen. Unless you are married or came in as a staff sgt, you will probably spend a fair chunk of your time living in the dorms. Close precision engagement teams have been deployed in both afghanistan and iraq in support of air force missions. Back in 2012, the supreme court struck down the stolen valor act of 2005, claiming it violated the first amendment. The guy named skylar gets busted for stolen valor by two veterans. Is it wrong to own or wear patches for military forces you. Just wearing them to an airsoft game isnt going to do that. Nov 23, 2015 a vietnam veteran and purple heart recipient was wrongly accused of stolen valor and assaulted in an airport by other marines. I give you the king of stolen valor page 2 civil air patrol.
Stolen valor can also be a problem among activeduty troops a combat action badge is displayed on a multicam uniform minutes after the soldier received it. After stolen valor scandal, gun company returns with. The mission of the legion of valor includes extending relief to needy members, their widows. After stolen valor scandal, gun company returns with marines on board. Buds1 youtube,stolen valor, busting phony navy seals. The companys new chance comes thanks to the same investor who uncovered the evidence of stolen valor and shut the company.