Some do a whole fake 301 file, complete with purple hearts etc. Most just b.s. in conversation. I’ve caught a few with fake stories mostly derived from various movies, some from real vets they’ve been around. It’s maddening and sad at the same time.
On a somewhat related note, and if you’re interested, Google Ksenia Coffman, who has doggedly edited Wikipedia entries to give a more nuanced (accurate) account of German soldiers in WW II. It turns out that many of the entries were originally posted by admirers of Nazi behavior during that conflict.
Given my poor self defense skills I prefer not to impersonate a Navy Seal. I might be able to get away with former teacher but I’m happy just to be passing for human.
My husband is a disabled vet, the government issues an ID card specifically for vets. Takes the place of DD214’s. Locally there’s a lot of businesses that offer vets discounts and all of them know to ask for the “VA card” which he happily produces for them. Can’t stand fakers, but it’s not hard to spot them. They always “forget” their card.
tudza Premium Member 6 months ago
Has he called for the branding of these evil doers? Sorry, I’m not looking up DD214
FunnyReader - 2022 Premium Member 6 months ago
DD-214 = official discharge papers stating service dates and type of discharge
Teresa Burritt (Frog Applause) creator 6 months ago
Since GoComics no longer allows links (even fudged ones), you’ll have to check out Frog Blog for the particulars.
davidob 6 months ago
Sounds like he’s a veteran of these shenanigans. ;)
phritzg Premium Member 6 months ago
I still have my DD214 copy I received in November, 1974.
Huckleberry Hiroshima 6 months ago
Some do a whole fake 301 file, complete with purple hearts etc. Most just b.s. in conversation. I’ve caught a few with fake stories mostly derived from various movies, some from real vets they’ve been around. It’s maddening and sad at the same time.
charles9156 6 months ago
carry on Don!
Howard'sMyHero 6 months ago
To paraphrase that line from the movie “A Few Good Men”:
“[They] can’t handle the truth” …!!!
coltish1. 6 months ago
On a somewhat related note, and if you’re interested, Google Ksenia Coffman, who has doggedly edited Wikipedia entries to give a more nuanced (accurate) account of German soldiers in WW II. It turns out that many of the entries were originally posted by admirers of Nazi behavior during that conflict.
The Old Wolf 6 months ago
Good for these people who call out douchebaggery.
Linguist 6 months ago
If received a Good Conduct Medal in my unit, it meant you weren’t doing your job.
Gnomon Dee Range 6 months ago
Lowest of the low, these fakers. An insult to all who served.
Gnomon Dee Range 6 months ago
Lowest of the low, these fakers. An insult to all who served.†
† Some may sign up and “do time,” but some actually serve.
willie_mctell 6 months ago
Given my poor self defense skills I prefer not to impersonate a Navy Seal. I might be able to get away with former teacher but I’m happy just to be passing for human.
Imagine 6 months ago
Out darn spot.
lawguy05 6 months ago
It’s despicable to do that which he is outing. Bully for him!!
Rista 6 months ago
My husband is a disabled vet, the government issues an ID card specifically for vets. Takes the place of DD214’s. Locally there’s a lot of businesses that offer vets discounts and all of them know to ask for the “VA card” which he happily produces for them. Can’t stand fakers, but it’s not hard to spot them. They always “forget” their card.