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So I saw my first military poser today at Wal-Mart of all places. Had Army ACUs, popped collar, what looked like a white turtleneck and Doc Marten's boots, patrol cap on indoors, no name tapes anywhere, Marine Corps Globe-and-Anchor on his pc, no unit patches and an American flag patch with no stars. I asked him what unit he was in, he responded with being an E-7 petty officer in the Navy.
Annnnnd, go...
Annnnnd, go...
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An E7 petty officer in the Navy would never refer to himself as an E-7,
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I'm not a veteran but I had full intention of joining the Marine Corps but was unable to due to a knee injury. Although, I do come from a military background as my uncle served in the Navy and is currently serving in the national guard. My great grandfather was a sailor during world war 2 and my great uncle was a paratrooper during world war 2. I have only come across this type of situation once and it was in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. A man with tattoos from head to toe (literally on his bald head) was wearing fake dog tags and gym shorts with a t-shirt claiming to be in the Army. This guy has to be 400 pounds and when I asked his rank he said he was a chief petty officer. I thanked him for his "service" and continued to watch him as he went into multiple outlets asking for a veterans discount. I was going to call him out on it but I eventually lost sight of him in the large crowds. I agree some people have a mental disability and don't know any better but what that man did was inexcusable and wrong. I have the utmost respect for our nation's military and every time I see one of our nation's hero's I make it a point to shake their hand and thank them. So, for all the veterans and active duty military personnel on this page, thank you from a grateful citizen.
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I got several friends requests.ive blocked them.i don't accept requests anymore from people I don't know.especially when photes and friends say nothing to show
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Wow. He was all over the place huh. Did you ask him at what supply store he got his uniform from? Maybe he got it from the local homeless shelter and was collecting patches from other homeless people in turn for BJ's in the back of the tent
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I've never met one and hope I never do. They'd most likely get the same "treatment" from me that I'd give to someone I saw burning my country's flag. It wouldn't be pleasant
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