r/CapitolConsequences • u/Jordan_WUSA9 Verified Journalist • Aug 11 '22

Ex-police officer who saw himself as pro-Trump 'counter insurgency' sentenced to 87 months in prison in Jan. 6 case Sentenced

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/national/capitol-riots/ex-virginia-police-officer-sentenced-to-7-years-in-prison-in-capitol-riot-case-thomas-robertson-rocky-mount-trump-jacob-fracker/65-4325e02a-5e48-49a5-aad6-a39d3373a312
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u/Quinnna Aug 12 '22

A liar too claimed to be an Army Ranger who recieved a purple heart. Neither if those things were true. Conservatives love liars.

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u/Earguy Aug 12 '22

So funny that these stolen Valor guys always claim incredible service. It's always special forces and purple hearts. Never regular ol'infantry or food service. Those positions are incredibly important and their service is every bit as meritorious as any elite fighter.

Meanwhile I served in the army reserves for several years. Did my drills and 2 weeks a year, and was ready to be called up any time, any reason. However I never got called up. I do not have a DD-214, and I am not considered a veteran.

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u/onesexz Aug 12 '22

What? Why are you not considered a vet? Just because you weren’t activated?

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u/Earguy Aug 12 '22

Correct. You have to be active duty for a certain length of time time - longer than your two weeks - or injured while you're on your training time, which would entitle you to VA disability ratings.

I have a pretty honorable discharge certificate, and a DD-256. I'm not a veteran. Every year at church when they honor veterans by asking them to stand to accept a round of appreciative applause, I don't stand. That would be Stolen Valor.

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u/onesexz Aug 12 '22

Damn, that’s actually kind of shitty. I mean I get it but I feel like you could be given some sort of vet status for joining at all. As a previous AD vet, I wouldn’t be butt hurt if y’all were recognized.

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u/Earguy Aug 12 '22

I worked in a VA medical center, and still work with a lot of veterans and help them get their benefits. I tell them that I've served, I've worn the uniform, I was in the reserves, but I never say that I'm a veteran. It's just awkward, because it can also suggest that my discharge was less than honorable.

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u/onesexz Aug 12 '22

I gotcha, well thanks for your service and for helping vets. Have a good one.