Posted on 03/13/2010 6:56:17 AM PST by Sarah-bot
I want to approach this delicately because it is a delicate issue. Throughout our discussions we commonly encounter individuals referring to their military service as a form of reference. I must admit that I have done this my self. The point is that there is no way to know if someone is stealing valor by claiming military service on this forum. I am willing to submit my DD -214 to Jim Robinson or his surrogates. My suggestion is that anyone having prior military service (validated by DD-214 gets a star or some such indicator by their screen name), and those people can reference their military service. I am not saying this because I want to brag, I just resent the idea of people using pretentious military service as a form of reference. If I am out of line on this I apologize and I will accept the rebuke graciously.
Bullsh*tt chuck I have provide that for employment opportunities. Take it somewhere else. I have an idea earn a DD-214 then tell me about the OPSEC.
The good people just did it and do not talk about it. I am proud of my service as you are. And I understand what you say. There are talker’s and then there are do’ers. My neighbor as a kid was in the battle of the buldge. I only got the story from his son once he died. He would never talk about it when I was a kid. And we asked. Expressing you self is never wrong. Especially here. Thanks for your service brother.
The Mods have more than enough on their plates already, but could a small star, crossed rifles, or other symbol be made available in the Tagline space at registration or profile maintenance for anyone who wants it and can provide suitable documentation?
If not it's no big deal, but the opinions of those who have actually taken "the oath" and put it on the line do FWIW carry an aura of authority which others don't possess.
I agree with you on all counts. I just get angry when people throw it in my face. I do not speak about it upfront, normally.
I like your idea.
Cool and thank you, I have been getting my butt kicked from the beginning of this post.
I don’t think I’ve ever participated in a thread where somebody threw their military service around to prove their point.
That said, nobody better question my service.
I was in...Sang Bang...Dang Gong...I was all over the place, a lot of places.
I was with the Green Berets, Special Unit Battalions... Commando Airborne Tactics...Specialist Tactics Unit Battalion.
Yeah, it was real hush hush. I was Agent Orange, Special Agent Orange, that was me. I even got shot in the ass.
Nice non-sequitur, but at least you have pretty toes.
They only told you that you were shot in that ass, it was really hot-beef injection.
Thanks about the toes. I have been working on them.
Your concern is appreciated, but what you are proposing would be a logistical nightmare for Jim, and it might actually cause some people to unfairly cast a suspicious eye at freepers who declined to participate.
I remember seeing my DD214 not long after discharge, but I have no idea where it is 20+ years later. Probably in the attic somewhere, or stuffed at the bottom of my sea bag.
I understand all your points and agree, it is the concept rather that the actual implementation that I am promoting.
Retired Navy and I keep my original DD214 copy in a safe deposit box.
Out standing. You are one of the good ones.
Nope, it's a rational argument, I just think it's much ado about nothing.
Those that pose as ex-military and are frauds, usually have nothing of value to say.
Huh?
But I am not so quick to label the frauds. If I jumped to that conclusion I would have named a Vietnam vet a fraud, a man who I regrettably named a REMF.
Hay Sushi if I wanted any blubber out of you I would go to Japan an order the Humpback ribeye
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