In a day or two this story will vanish, as Demokrats are not held accountable for anything.
This may not be a huge deal, but if he was a Republican the Dems would demand his resignation.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore admits error in Bronze Star claim on fellowship application
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Maryland Governor Wes Moore acknowledged in an interview with FOX 5 on Friday that he mistakenly claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan on a White House fellowship application 18 years ago. The error came to light after the New York Times obtained a copy of the application earlier this week.
"I take full accountability for an honest mistake that was made on an application that I sent out nearly 20 years ago," Moore said in an interview with FOX 5. "I'm incredibly proud of my service. I'm incredibly proud of the soldiers and the paratroopers that I led in combat. I led some of the best soldiers and some of the best warriors that the world has ever produced..."
I’ve never served, but am I wrong in thinking you should damn well know if you have or have not been awarded a Bronze Star? It’s not like a campaign ribbon, FFS.
-Rob
ETA: Watch out for this asshat, everyone. He’s a typical Maryland GDC and every bit as smooth as Obama, maybe with less substance. He’s being groomed for national something.
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Posts: 16333 | Location: Maryland, AA Co. | Registered: March 16, 2006
Should have known that just because your superiors told you that they recommended you for the medal, it does not mean you were awarded the Bronze Star. Hard to believe he did not know the difference.
Posts: 249 | Location: Low Country, South Carolina | Registered: November 28, 2004
Originally posted by BurtonRW: I’ve never served, but am I wrong in thinking you should damn well know if you have or have not been awarded a Bronze Star? It’s not like a campaign ribbon, FFS.
-Rob
ETA: Watch out for this asshat, everyone. He’s a typical Maryland GDC and every bit as smooth as Obama, maybe with less substance. He’s being groomed for national something.
An admiral committed suicide just because he was question wearing an embellishment on a medal that he was never officially awarded.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
Posts: 20263 | Location: The Free State of Arizona - Ditat Deus | Registered: March 24, 2011
I had a buddy who said he was going to recommend me for the Silver Star for saving his beer from falling on the ground.
I think I need to update my resume.
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Posts: 6917 | Location: Atlanta | Registered: April 23, 2006
I noticed in reading the Wiki profile, this is not the first instance in which he haa "embellished" his history. This again raises questions about his integrity.
Posts: 249 | Location: Low Country, South Carolina | Registered: November 28, 2004
Originally posted by BurtonRW: I’ve never served, but am I wrong in thinking you should damn well know if you have or have not been awarded a Bronze Star? It’s not like a campaign ribbon, FFS.
-Rob
ETA: Watch out for this asshat, everyone. He’s a typical Maryland GDC and every bit as smooth as Obama, maybe with less substance. He’s being groomed for national something.
Of course he knew he did not have a bronze star, he deliberately lied on his application for whatever reason but like every other democrat he won't be held accountable by the party, the media or his voters.
Posts: 1779 | Location: USA | Registered: December 11, 2005
I have two. Everyone I've ever known 100% knows if they do or do not have one. It's normally presented to the member, but even if not (it happens) you'll get the citation along with a note from a higher ranking commander. And it'll be on your DD214.
Funny, I know a bunch of dudes that have a Bronze Star, and a couple with Silver Stars. They never mention it, and play off that they don’t deserve it.
He got out at a captain. He had periodic reviews of his ORB, which would have all awards and citations listed on it. Same as his DD214, which he reviewed, verified and signed when he got out. He KNEW and elected to deliberately leave it on resumes, etc., to make him look good.
He would have received a copy of the award write-up (DA Form 639) and the BSM citation (DA Form xxxx).
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Posts: 9397 | Location: Northern Virginia | Registered: November 04, 2005
Leaving his politic aside, he actually has a distinguished record.
