Posted on Nov 20, 2015
"Man arrested for impersonating a Soldier on Veterans day"
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From: Popular Military
Police in New Jersey busted 25-year-old Michael Porter for impersonating military personnel on Veteran’s Day.
Authorities are calling it a case of stolen valor. Porter allegedly claimed he was a member of the Army military police and was dressed in a uniform outside a base in South Jersey.
The officer who made the arrest, Gary Brenner, who is himself a former Marine, said he recognized Porter from another incident and knew he had not served in the military.
When speaking to NBC Philadelphia, Brenner said: ‘We believe he could possibly have been out trying to get some benefit from the uniform. He continued to say’I take a lot of offence to it. There’s men and women, serving today, the veterans – and they’re being recognized for making a sacrifice, and this man didn’t.’
The uniform had his name on it along with “Airborne” patches, according to Patch.com. Officials say the Galloway man also had a police scanner and handcuffs in his possession.
Authorities say the portable radio was capable of receiving transmissions from several police departments and emergency dispatch centers in the area.
When officer Brenner asked whether Porter had any excuse for what he was doing, he said: “No, no excuse. He feels he was right in what he was doing.”
He told 6abc: “It was the same exact uniform that active military reserve would be wearing. He stated that he bought the uniform from Fort Dix along with all of his badges.”
Porter was arrested and charged with impersonating military personnel/stolen valor. He’s being held at the Atlantic County Jail. A judge set bail at $5,000.
http://popularmilitary.com/man-arrested-impersonating-soldier-veterans-day/
Police in New Jersey busted 25-year-old Michael Porter for impersonating military personnel on Veteran’s Day.
Authorities are calling it a case of stolen valor. Porter allegedly claimed he was a member of the Army military police and was dressed in a uniform outside a base in South Jersey.
The officer who made the arrest, Gary Brenner, who is himself a former Marine, said he recognized Porter from another incident and knew he had not served in the military.
When speaking to NBC Philadelphia, Brenner said: ‘We believe he could possibly have been out trying to get some benefit from the uniform. He continued to say’I take a lot of offence to it. There’s men and women, serving today, the veterans – and they’re being recognized for making a sacrifice, and this man didn’t.’
The uniform had his name on it along with “Airborne” patches, according to Patch.com. Officials say the Galloway man also had a police scanner and handcuffs in his possession.
Authorities say the portable radio was capable of receiving transmissions from several police departments and emergency dispatch centers in the area.
When officer Brenner asked whether Porter had any excuse for what he was doing, he said: “No, no excuse. He feels he was right in what he was doing.”
He told 6abc: “It was the same exact uniform that active military reserve would be wearing. He stated that he bought the uniform from Fort Dix along with all of his badges.”
Porter was arrested and charged with impersonating military personnel/stolen valor. He’s being held at the Atlantic County Jail. A judge set bail at $5,000.
http://popularmilitary.com/man-arrested-impersonating-soldier-veterans-day/
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http://popularmilitary.com/vietnam-veteran-humiliated-and-assaulted-by-active-duty-marines/
These A-Holes (Active Duty) who assaulted this man should be embarassed and court-martialed and forced to shine the Vets shoes or clean his toilets... pos(s).
These A-Holes (Active Duty) who assaulted this man should be embarassed and court-martialed and forced to shine the Vets shoes or clean his toilets... pos(s).
Vietnam veteran humiliated and assaulted by active-duty Marines at Charlotte airport
66-year-old Jack Hughes was returning home from a Veterans Day event in St Louis, when he was assaulted by a group of Marines
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SSG(P) (Join to see)
The bottom line is, we are all former or current military professionals. Like I always tell my Soldiers, if there is an issue pull that person to the side and deal with it offline. No need to harass anyone. Let the authorities and those who have the means to prove these fakers aren't real.
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PFC Anthony Bruce
Out make sure you discuss it with someone else who is in and watch them vanish quicker than a roach when a light comes on.
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TSgt Pandora Wallace
They need to spend a year doing this man’s yard work and then a year every weekend in the VA hospital ward with all the veterans there. Spending time talking to them walking with them playing games whatever it takes for them to gain compassion for their fellow Veteran. Their command needs to be reprimanded along with any other command who does not make it clear this type of behavior will not be tolerated. I get how much stolen Valor is hurting everyone but not everyone has proof they were a Veteran. I know of at least 20 people who served who are not in the VA system who’s only proof is their DD form 214 which is locked away somewhere. They don't brag about it they don't ask for the discounts or the services but when asked they will say yes. My father where's a hat from promoting the ship he served on and states he is a Navy Veteran but has no other proof than his 214 he is in his 70's if anyone ever did this to him be advised my brother is a former Marine between him and I they better hope they are behind bars.
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I hate people like that...now I 'm wondering and I pray someone can enlighten me on this, even though I have been honorably discharged, am I even ALLOWED to wear my old bdu's and / or army green suit with it's ribbons????? thanks.
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LTC (Join to see)
Yeah, not so much there Mr Holt. If you're an honorable former service member, you'll follow the rules of your service. In the case of the Army, AR 670-1 says:
Chapter 23
Wear of the Army Uniform by Reserve, Retired, Separated, and Civilian Personnel
23–1. Occasions of ceremony
a. As used in this regulation, the phrase “occasions of ceremony” means occasions essentially of a military character, at which the uniform is more appropriate than civilian clothing. These functions include, but are not limited to: military balls, military parades, weddings, and military funerals; memorial services, meetings, conferences, or similar functions of associations formed for military purposes, of which the membership is composed largely or entirely of current or honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States. Authority to wear the uniform includes wear while traveling to and from the ceremony or function, provided the travel in uniform can be completed on the day of the ceremony or function and must follow guidance included in paragraph 3–7c.
b. All persons wearing the Army uniform will wear awards, decorations, and insignia in the same manner as prescribed in this regulation for active duty Soldiers. For civilian attire, individuals may wear only those awards, decorations, or insignia authorized by this regulation for wear on civilian clothing, in the same manner and approximate
location as the equivalent military uniform.
23–3. Retired personnel
a. Personnel who will be advanced to a higher grade upon retirement have the option of wearing the insignia of that grade thereafter.
b. Retired personnel on active duty will wear their uniform and insignia in the same manner as prescribed for personnel in the AA of corresponding grade and branch.
c. Retired personnel not on active duty may wear either the uniform reflecting their grade and branch on the date of their retirement, or the uniform prescribed for personnel in the AA of corresponding grade and branch, when appropriate, but may not mix the two uniforms. Personnel will wear the grade as shown on the retired grade of rank line on their retirement order.
d. Retired personnel not on active duty are not authorized to wear the Army uniform when they are instructors or responsible for military discipline at an educational institution, unless the educational institution is conducting courses of instruction approved by the Armed Forces.
e. In addition to the occasions for wear listed above, retired personnel are authorized to wear the uniform only on the following occasions:
(1) While attending military funerals, memorial services, weddings, inaugurals, and other occasions of ceremony.
(2) Attending parades on national or State holidays, or other patriotic parades or ceremonies in which any active or reserve U.S. military unit is taking part. Uniforms for these occasions are restricted to service and dress uniforms; the combat uniform and physical fitness uniforms will not be worn. Wearing the Army uniform at any other time, or for any other purpose than stated above, is prohibited.
f. Retirees are authorized to wear the physical fitness uniform under the following provisions:
(1) With civilian attire off the installation.
(2) When wearing the physical fitness uniform as a complete uniform, retirees will—
(a) Wear only authorized accessories corresponding to those worn by personnel of the AA.
(b) Wear the uniform in accordance with the guidance provided to AA Soldiers in DA Pam 670–1.
g. Retirees are authorized to wear the Retired Service ID Badge (see DA Pam 670–1).
23–4. Former members of the Army
a. Unless qualified under another provision of this regulation, or under the provisions of 10 USC 772, former members of the Army may only wear the uniform if they served honorably during a declared or undeclared war, and if their most recent service was terminated under honorable conditions. Personnel who qualify under these conditions will wear the Army uniform in the highest grade they held during such war service, in accordance with 10 USC 772.
b. When authorized, the uniform may be worn only for the following ceremonial occasions and when traveling to and from the event and must follow guidance included in paragraph 3–7c.
(1) When attending military funerals, memorial services, weddings, inaugurals, and other occasions of ceremony.
(2) When attending parades on national or State holidays, or other patriotic parades or ceremonies in which any active or reserve U.S. military unit is taking part. Uniforms for these occasions are restricted to service and dress uniforms; the combat uniform and physical fitness uniforms will not be worn. Wearing the Army uniform at any other time, or for any other purpose than stated above, is prohibited.
Chapter 23
Wear of the Army Uniform by Reserve, Retired, Separated, and Civilian Personnel
23–1. Occasions of ceremony
a. As used in this regulation, the phrase “occasions of ceremony” means occasions essentially of a military character, at which the uniform is more appropriate than civilian clothing. These functions include, but are not limited to: military balls, military parades, weddings, and military funerals; memorial services, meetings, conferences, or similar functions of associations formed for military purposes, of which the membership is composed largely or entirely of current or honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States. Authority to wear the uniform includes wear while traveling to and from the ceremony or function, provided the travel in uniform can be completed on the day of the ceremony or function and must follow guidance included in paragraph 3–7c.
b. All persons wearing the Army uniform will wear awards, decorations, and insignia in the same manner as prescribed in this regulation for active duty Soldiers. For civilian attire, individuals may wear only those awards, decorations, or insignia authorized by this regulation for wear on civilian clothing, in the same manner and approximate
location as the equivalent military uniform.
23–3. Retired personnel
a. Personnel who will be advanced to a higher grade upon retirement have the option of wearing the insignia of that grade thereafter.
b. Retired personnel on active duty will wear their uniform and insignia in the same manner as prescribed for personnel in the AA of corresponding grade and branch.
c. Retired personnel not on active duty may wear either the uniform reflecting their grade and branch on the date of their retirement, or the uniform prescribed for personnel in the AA of corresponding grade and branch, when appropriate, but may not mix the two uniforms. Personnel will wear the grade as shown on the retired grade of rank line on their retirement order.
d. Retired personnel not on active duty are not authorized to wear the Army uniform when they are instructors or responsible for military discipline at an educational institution, unless the educational institution is conducting courses of instruction approved by the Armed Forces.
e. In addition to the occasions for wear listed above, retired personnel are authorized to wear the uniform only on the following occasions:
(1) While attending military funerals, memorial services, weddings, inaugurals, and other occasions of ceremony.
(2) Attending parades on national or State holidays, or other patriotic parades or ceremonies in which any active or reserve U.S. military unit is taking part. Uniforms for these occasions are restricted to service and dress uniforms; the combat uniform and physical fitness uniforms will not be worn. Wearing the Army uniform at any other time, or for any other purpose than stated above, is prohibited.
f. Retirees are authorized to wear the physical fitness uniform under the following provisions:
(1) With civilian attire off the installation.
(2) When wearing the physical fitness uniform as a complete uniform, retirees will—
(a) Wear only authorized accessories corresponding to those worn by personnel of the AA.
(b) Wear the uniform in accordance with the guidance provided to AA Soldiers in DA Pam 670–1.
g. Retirees are authorized to wear the Retired Service ID Badge (see DA Pam 670–1).
23–4. Former members of the Army
a. Unless qualified under another provision of this regulation, or under the provisions of 10 USC 772, former members of the Army may only wear the uniform if they served honorably during a declared or undeclared war, and if their most recent service was terminated under honorable conditions. Personnel who qualify under these conditions will wear the Army uniform in the highest grade they held during such war service, in accordance with 10 USC 772.
b. When authorized, the uniform may be worn only for the following ceremonial occasions and when traveling to and from the event and must follow guidance included in paragraph 3–7c.
(1) When attending military funerals, memorial services, weddings, inaugurals, and other occasions of ceremony.
(2) When attending parades on national or State holidays, or other patriotic parades or ceremonies in which any active or reserve U.S. military unit is taking part. Uniforms for these occasions are restricted to service and dress uniforms; the combat uniform and physical fitness uniforms will not be worn. Wearing the Army uniform at any other time, or for any other purpose than stated above, is prohibited.
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LTC (Join to see)
As for your old BDU's - pull the tags, badges and patches off and feel free to wear them hunting - ACUs well, you probably shouldn't. I literally retired yesterday, MY ACUs and OCP uniforms were bagged up and put away last night - I can still legitimately wear the ACUs in my DA civilian job so I kept the best two sets out but all the bells badges and whistles had to come off. Otherwise, I can legitimately wear the boots, the APFU jacket (as a civilian garment), the overcoat (sans rank) and T shirts. The regulation specifically says: Attending parades on national or State holidays, or other patriotic parades or ceremonies in which any active or reserve U.S. military unit is taking part. Uniforms for these occasions are restricted to service and dress uniforms; the combat uniform and physical fitness uniforms will not be worn. Wearing the Army uniform at any other time, or for any other purpose than stated above, is prohibited.
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PV2 Chase Holt
Bit by the old 670-1 again. As long as he isn't bringing discredit upon the army or wearing it jacked up I don't see it as being a problem
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With 16 yrs under my,belt as a soldier this kinda crap,just irks me.....
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I can't stand people like this. I will hunt people like this down, and make sure they look completely foolish after the fact.
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I've served since 1987 and I've never seen stolen Valor as much as I have in the past few years. If they want to wear the uniform then the judges should sentence them to basic training just to get a small taste of what we go through. Most likely 90% would never make it through basic.
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This is not simply stolen valor. When we look at each other our litmus test is visual! You did it, I did it, we are good! Earned trust is what we are all about. I was what this individual said he was. I had a difficult way to go taking another SM into custody for what we do, tough life and steam must be released. To think we have to worry about our own not being us! I can deal with my Brother's being pissed off at me, not trusting me is unacceptable!
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