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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Posted 5 y ago
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Give them a hearty "Hoo-AH" and the Army slogan of your day and march away as smartly as you are able.
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I have been accused a few times. Now, I carry a copy of my DD-214 showing all awards and dec's. Only thing blocked out is my SSAN (yes, I am old, they probably don't put SSANs of -214s anymore but, they did in 1995 when I retired as an L/C. Almost 27 years service, E-1 to O-5.
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If anyone, but the proprietor, you need not respond walk on. If further confronted, I show them the scars. Most of the timeI suspect the confronter will likely not be a veteran. Most veterans don’t do such things, although they may ask a couple questions about what you did or where you served. If they find an answer phony (a wannabe) they would just move on.
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Don’t overthink it. You are entitled so just go for it & don’t even worry about it.
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Honestly I would just walk away... they are not worth my time or my breath...
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SFC Jason Boyd
Posted 1 mo ago
I remember what Dr Suess said. Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind
Posted 1 mo ago
I remember what Dr Suess said. Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind
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