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With the recent amount of stolen valor it is hard to keep up with all the different threads being posted here on RallyPoint. From this point forward if you have a stolen valor question, comment, and or post, then add it here. The posts that currently exist will stay, as we don't want to lose the already existing discussion content. If you have started a stolen valor post prior to this and wish to have it merged to this one then feel free to let me know and I will merge that for you. The initial post will be gone but the discussion content will be merged to this posting.
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Posted 11 y ago
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Biggest thing that jumps out is his ranger tab sewn on. You only do that in dress greens. Which should be obsolete by now.
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Yeah I noticed that the uniform is abit big and the unit award rack is jacked up. In the grand scheme of stolen valor his uniform isn't bad... SGM Davis approves.
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This scum bag. It amazes me that these guys can get away with this kind of stuff. There needs to be a law to protect the real military members out there. I can't go around impersonating a law enforcement officer or other government official, such as an FBI or Secret Service agent; nor should anyone be allowed to do the same for all branches and status of the Armed Forces.
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I think [most], not all, of these people don't [have] family or friends and this is their way of acting out, or getting attention.
Judging by the videos of the people, I've seen, I don't think they [truly] understand the magnitude of their actions on those of us who have served, are serving and will serve honorably. They tarnish the image of those who have given, are giving and will give their lives and those of us that are truly disabled from our service to this country.
They [honestly] believe what they are saying and doing is "normal". I believe some know it is wrong, but some think it is normal, just like playing dress up as a kid. Some of them may have been outcast as a child and they are trying to make up for it, as if to say "look who I am now!".
The ones who were [in] the services, but inflated their status, may have wanted to attain a higher status, but were physically, or mentally incapable of doing so and were disqualified. So, this is a way of [reclaiming] that "lost" status that was never gained.
This is not good how ever you look at it, because the citizens will not know who is legitimate and who is not and it will only hurt the military and veterans. The citizens will not quit caring, but may quit giving to those who really need it, because of the uncertainty.
In any case, I think we can all agree....If someone is going to create, fake, imitate, or inflate their character....at [least] put some homework and research into it, make it look believable and do it right. Then again, maybe we can also agree that making a total mockery of themselves makes them a lot easier to spot....and makes for some [great] entertainment!
Anyway. Putting my past psychology courses to use, this is my analysis of these people. What say you? Do you have an analysis? Any other ideas as to what makes these people tick?
Judging by the videos of the people, I've seen, I don't think they [truly] understand the magnitude of their actions on those of us who have served, are serving and will serve honorably. They tarnish the image of those who have given, are giving and will give their lives and those of us that are truly disabled from our service to this country.
They [honestly] believe what they are saying and doing is "normal". I believe some know it is wrong, but some think it is normal, just like playing dress up as a kid. Some of them may have been outcast as a child and they are trying to make up for it, as if to say "look who I am now!".
The ones who were [in] the services, but inflated their status, may have wanted to attain a higher status, but were physically, or mentally incapable of doing so and were disqualified. So, this is a way of [reclaiming] that "lost" status that was never gained.
This is not good how ever you look at it, because the citizens will not know who is legitimate and who is not and it will only hurt the military and veterans. The citizens will not quit caring, but may quit giving to those who really need it, because of the uncertainty.
In any case, I think we can all agree....If someone is going to create, fake, imitate, or inflate their character....at [least] put some homework and research into it, make it look believable and do it right. Then again, maybe we can also agree that making a total mockery of themselves makes them a lot easier to spot....and makes for some [great] entertainment!
Anyway. Putting my past psychology courses to use, this is my analysis of these people. What say you? Do you have an analysis? Any other ideas as to what makes these people tick?
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Someone please correct me on this as I don't know for certain.
Is that a Pathfinder under the medals? If it is, isn't it supposed to be above the CIB or at the least in that area?
On the plus side: at least it is neater looking than that douche that went to the Marine's funeral
Is that a Pathfinder under the medals? If it is, isn't it supposed to be above the CIB or at the least in that area?
On the plus side: at least it is neater looking than that douche that went to the Marine's funeral
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I think someone should ask to see his Sargent Major card.
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30years of service with 3 and a half years deployed his ribbons are not in the correct order i got out wearing my class A greens so im not 100% sure how they r laid out but general military things are a given i.e the toothpick and sunglasses i think this guy needs a history lesson on old army and he needs a wall to wall counseling then some time at Ft. Leavenworth if he things he is military then treat him as such and send him to the slammer and let the guys in there decide his fate ARMY STRONG
former US Army SPC Hoffman
former US Army SPC Hoffman
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SFC Schmitz,
Military personnel are generally located in concentrated areas such as Fayetteville, NC (Bragg) or Kleen, TX (Hood). If you are in an area that does not have a major military presents besides recruiters or USRA/NG then it is pretty easy. With all the uniform changes the DoD does vets have a hard time knowing what the correct standard is for the wear and appearance of the uniform so they can bust these guys out.
Military personnel are generally located in concentrated areas such as Fayetteville, NC (Bragg) or Kleen, TX (Hood). If you are in an area that does not have a major military presents besides recruiters or USRA/NG then it is pretty easy. With all the uniform changes the DoD does vets have a hard time knowing what the correct standard is for the wear and appearance of the uniform so they can bust these guys out.
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well for one, he has purple heart on the top of his badges, he has 30 years in supposedly because of the sleeve chevrons. he has 10 of them on one sleeve and 8 on the other, and the strips mean three year increments. I actually forgot what the official name for those are! he has no unit or combat unit on the shoulder sleeve just to point out a few of the errors. he has on a white shirt when it should be light green.
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SPC Mark Hoffman
SPC Daniel just a heads up he is wearing dress blues im not completely knowledgeable on them but i do know that the unit patch is no longer on the dress uniform and the deployment patch is now a pin on that goes on the right breast pocket he is wearing the ranger BN there claiming to have deployed with them but the rest i believe u r correct
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okay, thank you! I know there was a lot of changes within the military not just with dress, but also weapons and such. I have no idea about Dress blues. I got out in 2000
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needless to say, I do not miss long road marches or the two mile run, but the military taught me many things about character, and honned in many things that were rough around the edges when I first joined up.
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according to the uniform he is airborne ranger with three slots on his expert markmenship badge, and an EIB pin. I am not sure what that wing like pin is. I am by no means a military know it all, but I have had cards give to me that showed the correct placement and measurements that I since have lost. I was always reading manuals because I was told that I should not be sitting around with idle hands when I could be training. I was blessed with having good commanders that looked after our morale as well. His philosophy was train hard/party hard. If I could have stayed physically fit, I would have retired after another 10 years, but I developed a disability and got out with a honorable discharge with citation. I worked hard for what I had as do most soldiers. The sad part about posers is that they have not earned the blood,sweat, and tears to understand what it means to be a military man of action or the glories and pain that goes with it.
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