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A former Marine who was previously identified by the POW NETWORK, a patriotic organization that exposes Posers and liars who steal valor from veterans, has been identified as one of the men standing behind Connecticut State Atty General

John Smith said he was a Navy SEAL who was imprisoned in Vietnam after his helicopter was shot down. Troy Brodrick spoke in schools about his 30-year military career in which he earned three Purple Hearts and flew President Eisenhower as an Air Force One pilot. William Whitely, a former University of Oklahoma professor, told stories of his career as a Navy SEAL while he served as a mentor to Naval ROTC students who wanted to follow in his footsteps. Trouble is, they were lying. Smith, Brodrick and Whitely are among a growing nest of military imposters, people who make...

P.O.W. NETWORK APPEALS FOR HELP In light of the many appeals for help following hurricane Katrina and its devastating aftermath, we realize that this is not a good time for POW Network to ask for help. But we have no choice. We must raise $15,000 by next Monday, September 25, 2005, in order to sign a retainer agreement with a Washington, D.C., libel defense lawyer. After 16 years of serving the public interest, pro bono, by identifying and exposing thousands of military imposters, and making our research available without charge to countless individuals, organizations, and scores of law enforcement agencies...