Speaking of Afghanistan…

A Quantico marine has the Marine Corp and vet organizations fuming over his ‘hero hoax.’ Sgt. David Budwah has gone all over hell and half acre bragging on himself for his alleged wounds suffered on his 2nd tour of duty in Afghanistan. Turns out though, Budwah never saw Afghanistan, not even close. He was in Okiawa or Quantico.

Budwah claims he was wounded in the face and arm trying to shield a buddy from from an exploding handmade hand grenade. The Marines say that the 34 year old sargeant lied and used his sob story to weasel his way into baseball games, rock concerts, banquets and other desirable places who intended to honor wounded war veterans.

Budwah had been a radio specialist who spent most of his time in Okinawa. He faces over 31 years in prison if convicted. According the Manassas News and Messenger:

Budwah also is accused of faking post-traumatic stress disorder in hopes of leaving service early and was sent to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, where he bluffed his way into 33 events from late July through November 2008, according to charges obtained by the AP through an appeal of its Freedom of Information Act request. Budwah is charged with making false official statements, malingering, misconduct and larceny.

How arrogant for this Marine to dishonor those who have legitimately received medals for bravery. The Marine Corp is furious. It is unclear how Budwah’s deception was discovered. He should go down as a national disgrace.

Sgt. Budwah really should have never spoken of Afghanistan. Those guys are our heroes. He is a liar and an anti-hero if convicted.