A 64-year-old man, Jonathan Carley of Harlech, Gwynedd, has been charged with wearing a uniform bearing the mark of His Majesty’s Forces without permission. The arrest was made by North Wales Police after Carley was seen wearing a high-ranking Navy officer’s uniform and medals during a Remembrance Sunday wreath-laying service in Llandudno. He is scheduled to appear at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on December 11. Police have emphasized the seriousness of the incident, particularly given its timing, and requested the public refrain from online speculation or sharing content that could affect future court proceedings.
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On July 31st, 68-year-old Navy veteran Harold Powell was shot in the chest while busking on Seattle’s waterfront. The assailant, later identified as 32-year-old Gregory Timm, accused Powell of “stolen valor” before shooting him. Though the bullet cracked his ribs, it did not strike any vital organs. Timm was arrested and is being held on bail, while Powell recovers and focuses on his family.
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Representative Cory Mills’s Bronze Star, awarded for allegedly saving fellow soldiers in Iraq, is under scrutiny. Soldiers who were purportedly saved deny his presence at the incidents, contradicting the award recommendation. Mills attributes discrepancies to the chaos of combat, while the matter has been referred to multiple investigative bodies. These allegations follow previous challenges to Mills’ military record and recent accusations of assault.
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J.D. Vance’s recent ‘Stolen Valor’ claim against Tim Walz is just another desperate attempt from the GOP to tarnish the reputation of a candidate based on their military service. This tactic is nothing new, harkening back to the swift boat attack on John Kerry. But let’s be real here, there is no merit to these attacks against Walz. They are easily discredited and only serve as a distraction from the real issues at hand.
The hypocrisy of Republicans attacking veterans, the very individuals who have served their country, is truly disgraceful. The relentless attempts to cut veteran funding paired with attacking the service of veterans when it suits their political agenda is shameful.… Continue reading
As an American citizen, it deeply troubles me to see individuals in positions of power and authority using falsehoods to boost their image and credibility. The recent revelation that a Texas Congressman continues to proudly wear a Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) that was revoked due to his ineligibility is not only disrespectful but also a blatant disregard for the values and honor associated with military service.
The fact that this Congressman was never eligible for the award to begin with, yet insists on flaunting it as a symbol of his valor, speaks volumes about his character. Instead of owning up to the mistake and rectifying the situation with humility and integrity, he chooses to double down on his false narrative, portraying himself as a victim of political persecution.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker