What do you think is the cause of the recent rise in Stolen Valor?

Feeble minded cowards whom seek discounts for the holidays. They seek comfort and to fill that void in their pathetic lives. Safe to say that even some of these fakes are emotionally disturbed(mental deficiency) and maybe just maybe a little light should be set in their defense because they more than likely don't know any better due to their conditions. Others may have legitimately attempted to join the Armed Forces and failed to do so for various reasons and never let it go. I think the spike may just be perfect timing, seasonal and a mix of the publics strong social media reach.

I would think if their is a recent rise in stolen valor, it would be due to the holiday season being upon us. Everybody loves them some discounts, and not to mention, we have the coolest clothes around, great conversation starters. What I don't get, is that with all the ways to get a hold of the 670-1, none of these jokers even take the time to read it. It even comes with pictures so anybody could figure out how the "pieces of flair" go on the the uniform.

I think it up to us soldiers to identify these fakes and set them straight professionaly.
Embarrassing them in public may be the only way you will ever find them but stay professional.
Video and take pictures and post them on FB I am proud of the soldiers that stepped up to the plate when they spotted those imposters good job. Every soldier in uniform knows what is at hand to wear any uniform we earned it not for some fat duck to infringe on it.