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- Oct 6, 2019

"Yes, kiddo, I have killed countless bad guys as an Army SEAL. This Costco cashier job is just a CIA cover story for my secret operations."
- What is military Stolen Valor?
Stolen valor is when someone falsely claims to be a veteran or claim awards they didn't earn. It can also refer to the act of wearing, buying, selling, accepting, or presenting military medals not rightfully earned. This is illegal in many countries and punishable by law, including the US with the Stolen valor act. The stolen valor crowd can range from serial liars, scammers, glory hounds, and outright schizos.
Again, wear your cammies and a Marine corps hat in your airsoft games, that's no problem. Don't be a fucking tard about this. Know that people have lost a lot of money to Stolen Valor scammers.
I'll let retired Navy SEAL Don Shipley steal the mic away from this one.
-Stolen Valor Act
The Stolen Valor Act was a federal law passed in the United States that made it illegal to falsely claim or impersonate being awarded certain military medals, with the intent to deceive others into believing that they are entitled to certain benefits. It also criminalized knowingly wearing, buying, selling, accepting, or presenting such awards.
It's not just about protecting the integrity of the military and prevent narcissists wearing medals they didn't earn, but also using them for personal gain or fraudulent activities. This can include claiming benefits that aren't rightfully yours, like veteran discounts or job preferences. It can be a way to defraud people who think, because of your military background, you could not possibly be a scumbag grifter.

-Stolen Valor in the Military
The act of stolen valor is not limited to civilians, but it can be found within the military itself. There have been instances where soldiers claim to have been part of actions they were not part of or to have earned medals they did not receive and wear them on their uniforms, often for personal gain or prestige. We are talking about serious lying about one's military record, or embellishing an otherwise unimpressive military career into something much more heroic and admirable.
This undermines the integrity of those who truly served and sacrificed themselves for their country. Chris Kyle probably being the most famous example of stolen valor in the military, by writing copious amount of lies about his service and awards (like extra silver and bronze stars) in his book "American Sniper"
-Notable Stolen Valor Shitbags
Jason Blaha, loser "fitness influencer" who claims to be CIA-deep undercover.
Sarah Sarah Cavanaugh, pretended to be a Purple Heart veteran marine by falsifying documents and scammed veteran charities out of more than a quarter of a million. Will serve a 70-months sentence in prison for wire fraud, amongst other things.
Richard Blumenthal, Senator of Connecticut, played fast and loose with his "Vietnam experience" for political clout.
Mark Niemczyk Fake SEAL, fake 9/11 survivor, fake firefighter, has Parkinson and diabetes and scammed over 100k from selling t-shirts and other phony hustles.
(A LOT MORE to be added as notable ones who stand from the mediocre crowd pop up)

-Hero of Stolen Valor Policing.
Meet Don Shipley, retired Navy SEAL of team 1 and 2, decorated veteran, and with access to the military database to confirm the publicly available records of someone (Note: there are no secret records of someone's military career. Activities you do while in service may be classified, but things like enlistment, graduation/promotion dates and numbers are always on the record. If someone says their record is "classified", that is a lie).
He's been very well known for exposing phony SEALs and military members who Steal Valor and do it for grifting purposes. Warning, though, he's a bit of a boomer and his humor might not be everyone's cup of tea, but he's a smart dude and worth a watch.
Has a series called, "Phony Navy SEAL of the week" where every week he exposes a new clown. If you are looking for the golden cow of phonies, Don is your man. Comment here on his videos and what you think and who you think are the biggest scumbags. There is no shortage.

-What is this thread for?
Post here people who you think Stole Valor. They can be civilians making everything up, or military personnel lying or embellishing their careers for personal gain. Again, use your judgment. The e-thot wearing military cosplays is not fucking stolen valor
NOTE, FOR REAL SEALs or PART OF SOCOM BUT WHO ARE STILL SHITBAGS, THERE IS ANOTHER THREAD.***
THIS THREAD IS ONLY FOR STOLEN VALOR. ***If a person had an unimpressive military career and embellishes it for fame and clout, he also deserves a spot here. Use your judgment.

-Conclusion
Military stolen valor is a serious offense that disrespects the sacrifice made by true and honest veterans. Honesty and integrity are essential values in any profession, especially those involving service to one's country. It also lets scumbags grift unsuspecting people out of their hard-earned money because they think "they are serving the troops". Happy hunting and enjoy the thread.
(Watch until the end)
Links
-https://thelinknews.net/2014/01/07/two-men-plead-guilty-to-theft-charges-for-operating-bogus-charity-using-911-truck-and-never-giving-money-to-victims%e2%80%99-families/ Mark Niemczyk story
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