Posted on Feb 3, 2021
How do you deal with someone trying to call you "Stolen Valor"?
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So for all the vets here, how do y'all deal with someone trying to call you "Stolen Valor" in a polite way? Even if they are being aggressive about it? I've been out on a MEB for almost a year now and there's a store in my state with "Superhero Parking" for Vets, Active Duty, Law enforcement and firefighters, while I haven't parked there yet, I'm sure once I do someone will attempt to say something about it. I have my VA Card and my driver's license says Veteran on it and I have an entire album in my phone with pictures of my army times. Now what if this isn't enough to get them to back off? How can I politely tell them they're wrong and to drop the situation?
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As a Woman we do not even get a " Thank you for service or salute"... For a parking, take it...
You know what you did & most them who speak up didn't or couldn't survive Boot Camp (end of story). It's a PRIDE thing a none active person could not understand!...
You know what you did & most them who speak up didn't or couldn't survive Boot Camp (end of story). It's a PRIDE thing a none active person could not understand!...
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I got out in 1990, and I have never had anyone question my using g a " reserved for Veterans " space. I think you may be overthinking it here to be brutally honest.
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First ID yourself with the VA ID. If that fails ID yourself with the combat training.
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I have been retired for more than thirty years, I proudly wear my US Army Retired hat with a few pins stuck on it, park in the "veterans" spaces at home depot and lowe's. I've never had anyone question my service. I am proud of my service, but i don't walk around with a medal of honor or spanish american campaign ribbon either. I am what i am, and don't claim to be anything else.
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Ignore them in the store and kick their ass in the parking lot. Jk. Ignore them.
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Why worry about it? If you’re honest, is it an issue? That’s so far from my mind, I’ve never thought about that.
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I won't waste my time justifying anything you any body about my military service, unless it ir required by some government agency.
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