With American troops fighting wars on multiple fronts, instances of fraudulent veterans claims, or Stolen Valor, have been on the rise. I am petitioning today to arrest and prosecute an individual under the Stolen Valor Act; he is of great concern to servicemen and women, especially to those of the 82nd Airborne Division, US Army Rangers and Special Forces. His actions defile the Armed Forces that have made this country so great, and he insults those who have served and died for our freedom and liberty.
Steve Jordan of Linden, NJ USA has been claiming that he is an Army soldier on active duty, combat Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan AND with the NJ National Guard. He claims to have earned (and posts pictures in uniform wearing) the following (but not limited to) designations and/or awards:Purple Heart, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Scroll, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantry Badge WITH STAR, Combat Medic, Air Assault, etc, etc... Unfortunately, ProfessionalSoldier.com, pownetwork.org, the Mayor's Office of Linden, NJ and the Military Times Hall of Valor all confirm that Jordan has never served in the US Armed Forces.
He has repeatedly been requested to provide proof of service, and posts new pictures and comments daily in uniform, however fails to provide real proof.
His profile is located at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Jordan/276899312340405 as a "Public Figure" please look at his pictures!
Fraudulently claiming or wearing unauthorized military awards is a federal crime punishable by up to a year in prison and up to $150,000 in fines. I hope you will sign this petition to reverse the negative effects on the local veterans’ community. This man should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Respectfully,
Andrew Wells
US Army Veteran, 1/505 PIR, 82nd Airborne Division
