[strela]

Any veteran stupid or venal enough to flash a decoration that he can't back up on his DD214 deserves what he gets.

People who brag about military awards they haven't actually earned are just a tiny bit higher on the food chain than flag burners.

[MEG33]

Agreed..and pathetic con artists.

[joesnuffy]

the DD214 is somewhat misleading...

some clerk somewhere depending upon his mood goes through the 201 file looking for awards commendations as he types up the discharge paper..

Depending upon his work load his ambition (or lack of) a little grease crossing his palm he can pretty much type anything he wants (as long as it doesnt stretch credulity too far) and once it is on the DD form 214 and signed by the adjutant (who doesnt check the clerks work) most civilains consider it law...(unless the orders for the awards are in the 201 the typing on the DD214 is irrelevant...yet sometimes the award orders dont make it into the 201 or the DD214 which is why occasionally veterans get awards years after service is rendered...after a proper investigation turns up awards or reliable witnesses)

when in fact it may not necessarily reflect reality...

I ets'd from a small ft and not only knew all the clerks...was present as mine was being typed up..and even then he didnt include everthing...rather than have him redo it...I wanted to go home..and get going..

My DD214 doesnt reflect every award I earned..and I havent gotten around to petitioning the DOD to rectify this...

nevertheless...I have met combat vets who have earned medals...yet lie about additional medals or units of service... I knew a vet who earned a silver star from a straight leg line company who lied about being an airborne ranger..

go figure...Im guessing the guy felt he wasnt good enough just the way he was and wanted to be more and didnt do it when the time was right....and found it easier just to lie about it...
go figure..

[A Navy Vet]

I don't get it. A Silver and Bronzed Star, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart and he still needed more?

[Lazamataz]

People who brag about military awards they haven't actually earned are just a tiny bit higher on the food chain than flag burners.

I got the Distinguished Red Heart Cross with Oak Leaf Clusters for my service in England during the Spanish - American war.

No really, I did.

[SwinneySwitch]

"People who brag about military awards they haven't actually earned are just a tiny bit higher on the food chain than flag burners."

I think they both have to look up to see a snakes belly!

[Lazamataz]

It was for my service in England during the Spanish - American war, y'see.