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D.Williams...props to a good guy...on and off the field

Jmac

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h0llywood Newbie

h0llywood

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Yeah. Having Never served this looks like an old bastard wearing his uniform as he likes. Is his commanding Sgt. gonna give him crap? Is some current marine gonna call him out?

 

He is exactly that, a crusty old bastard. The only commander he has in first civilian division is his wife at home. Aside from that there is no one to tell him anything otherwise.

 

I can see it now.

 

A 2 year corporal trying to correct him and it comes to find out old dog was a 28 year Sgt. Major who was the Depot Sgt. Major at Parris Island or San Diego MCRD (boot camp).

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I think it is cool that Dwill posted it. Maybe other people will fall in line when they see a veteran. Who knows? This could start a trend where people start to try and give back in small ways to vets to let them know we still appreciate them. I alway thought Dwill was a good guy and this further cements that. Good job my dude!

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jtm Community Regular

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Good for DW but people do this all the time on flights when someone in the military is on board. I'd say it is uncommon for someone not to give their seat up for someone in military. I've done it several times myself and it is no biggie.

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jamos14 Experienced

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That guy was certainly not a Marine.  I'm a Marine Captain.  I was the one that pointed it out in the first place.  

 

Problem 1:Cover on indoors.

 

Problem 2: Wearing Dress Alphas unauthorized.  (only authorized for sanctioned Marine Corps functions, i.e Marine Corps Ball or Mess Night, a wedding if you get the Commanding General's approval)

 

Problem 3: Wearing shooting badges with his medals.  A Marine of that rank, E-9, WOULD NEVER DO THIS.

 

Problem 4: He has a Bronze Star, Purple Heart but does NOT have a Combat Action Ribbon.  That is actually impossible to receive a wound in combat and the Nation's 3rd Highest Award for military valor without also receiving a CAR.

 

Problem 5: He only has 2 Good Conduct Medals.  Any E-9 would have WAY more than 2.

 

There is a 0% chance this guy is a Marine or ever was.

 

 

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jamos14 Experienced

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I have read in multiple (and seemingly legit places) that military members are not supposed to accept things such as upgrades. Is this true?

 

No.  Nothing that I've heard.  Most people turn them down out of humbleness.  

 

 

 

It is however, illegal, for a person wearing a military uniform or award to accept any tangible benefit (i.e 1st Class Seat Upgrade).  

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_Valor_Act_of_2013

 

 

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csx Grand Master

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I completely get the complementary beverages and boarding priority but if I were in the military I would not feel comfortable accepting any kind of upgrade. I have seen it being turned down on several occasions.

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He is an old marine that has seen combat.  The medals and cover worn indoors is irrelevant.  I attend all of the VFW meetings monthly and often the older vets will don their uniforms and display things incorrectly and wear the cover inside.  They are a proud bunch.  It looks as thought this particular vet was from the Vietnam era.   This man was simply full of pride.  

 

Semper Fi 

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