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Originally Posted by The Reaper

Yeah, well, first of all, valor awards are rarely (if ever) classified. The closest I have seen to that had the locations changed.

Second, every individual is required to sign his / her DD214 upon separation, attesting that the information on it is true and correct.

As far as I am, concerned, if it ain't on the DD214, it probably didn't happen.

Most of the posers I have seen busted were never even in the military, or were support personnel. You will occasionally get a Soldier or Marine who has a verifiable combat record that they should be proud of, that they have embellished, and frankly, I don't get it. Be proud of what you have earned. If you want more, work more and earn more.

Besides, we are talking about a pretty small community, and it is not like you are going to show up after 30 years with a previously unnoticed MoH or an SF Tab. And the classified units (all the way back to VN) are not that big, it is very easy to bust someone claiming service there.

TR

I agree. I have NCOERS in my records which were classified along with one award that the write-up was classified. However the award is listed on my 214. I have the certificate but not the write-up.