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Same reason some folks running for public office lie about their rank and combat service...
(not that we have /ever/ seen that...)
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Pro-Consul of Florida King Crimson - SimHQ's Top Poster
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It takes a really special kind of low life person to commit stolen valor.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
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Administrator Lifer
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Administrator Lifer
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Why did he do it. As said in the article -
“ "You're portraying to people that you've served in combat and you were wounded," Anderson said. "And that portrays a type of respect and [admiration] from other Marines that would look up to him for that. That's probably what he was after."
Awards portray what you’ve done and establish a credibility of capability. More than just bragging rights. It gives others a quick assessment of your service.
Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
Someday your life will flash in front of your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching.
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Scaliwag and Survivor Veteran
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Scaliwag and Survivor Veteran
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First I have heard of the guy. I loved the fake PhD. Guy sounds whacked and it's hard to believe there were no previous serious incidents that would have made someone go, "Hey, hold on a second here" for a guy who was promoted to SgtMaj (no idea how the corps abbreviates it). Is it that bad even in the Marines???
'After about twenty years of having one, I am now convinced that, for the most part, smartphones may be the dumbest thing man has ever invented!"
"There's a sucker born every minute."
Phineas Taylor Barnum
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Joined: Jul 2002
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Stolen valour within the frame of valour itself? I can believe that, anyone who's served has encountered braggarts & liars, but this is the first time I've heard of it being manifested via decoration within the service.
"They might look the same, but they don't taste the same."
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