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There are a lot of "fake warriors" out there fooling people with their lies.

Particularly the elite warrior, it never does seem to be the clerk or cook MOS, only the elite.

There is a term in Psychology called BIRG (Bask in reflected glory). This could be considered that to an extreme. An example of this can be seen when the home team wins in a sporting event, the next day more people can be seen wearing such items as team clothing. They want to associate with the winning team. They describe the team victory as "we won." and if they lose as "they lost," to distance themselves from the game.

It is a question of self esteem on the part of this person. He wanted to cash in on the goodwill found in these events. It seems to indicate to me that this person had a low self esteem and was willing to display this behavior knowingly. He ignored the certain consequences of being caught and continued until he was in fact apprehended and charged.

The story mentions that opinions were considered before the decision was made for sentencing. He is to remain physically distant from those ceremonies themselves. And in my opinion I am sure he would run the risk of a personal confrontation from family members if allowed to attend.

I find the sentence fitting that he be used to maintain the graves of America's heroes. The graves sites could always use the extra effort. Call him in days before the event so he does not cross paths with possible family member. And may his efforts make the final resting place of our veterans outshine all others. I could care less what he would learn reflecting during this time. Give him a tooth brush and let him carry on with his duty.