Stolen Valor

[helosailor]

Seems like 1 out of 10 guys I met in the oilfield claimed to be some sort of special forces. I had a lead mechanic tell me his military career went like this-@16 joined the army>became an army ranger>told he was too much of a badass and was forced to join the navy>became a navy seal>taught navy seal training(buds instructor)>would be specially flown in to rescue trapped/pinned down seal teams>now he works in the oilfield full time and does executive protection on the weekend or fly's dignitaries in his helicopter(s) or plane(s).

Translation: Ex-con.

[Chili]

In my opinion it is a serious character flaw and speaks of this person's integrity. Yeah, maybe you can't do shit about it legally - but at least you'll know wtf you're dealing with. Plain and simple a piece of shit.

I remember my boot camp platoon, but am a little fuzzy for AIT stuff. I remember all my platoons, companies, brigades ...etc from active duty and reserves though. I'd find it hard to believe if you're a seal you would forget those details.

This exactly.

[Forever_frost]

Similar story:

I occasionally where my [now deceased] brother's army fatigue jacket that he wore over in Germany as an Apache Crew Chief. I was so proud of him for what he had gone through to get where he was, and will wear it in his honor.

Well, one day in Walmart, a guy and his family passed by and he turned and said "thank you for your service sir". I was a little caught off guard and was hesitant on how to react. Think he even noticed that.

Anyway, I responded with "well, it's actually my brother's. He earned the right to wear it, I just do so to honor him but I'm sure he'd appreciate your kind words, thanks!".

It was a little awkward.



David

Wearing it in honor and telling people that you didn't serve and why you wear it is the right answer.

[32vfromhell]

My girlfriend's ex always told her that he flew Apaches and Blackhawks as an E-4 mechanic/chew chief.

I don't have the heart to tell her that -only- Warrant Officers and officers are allowed to fly, and the only flying he did was in the back.

[David]

It's getting worse and worse. Lately I've been running into more older folks claiming panama jumps and Grenada invasion stories.

[BradM]

Translation: Ex-con.

Hahahahahahahahaha! So true!