This is our Hall Of Shame, here we have a special place for those that would lie about Military service, or embellish their Military Record. They are in no particular order, click on each picture to be linked to their write ups.
- Matthew Beck
- Danny Russell Crane
- Douglas Arthur Buono
- Sammy Samford
- John Giduck
- Matthew Jacob Wyszynski
- Charles and Martha Ann Kaczmarczyk
- Joshua Banner
- Tina Marie Kersten Lightfoot
- David Chenicek
- David “Trusty” Garcia Diaz
- John Medina
- John Collier
- Jesus Garcia
- Matt Buckingham
- Jeffrey Elvington
















What about Poe…..??
Poe is on Dr Phil still Lying his ass off.
Wow, i never knew about this dude until i googled his name. What a scumbag. This guy has some balls to go on America’s Got Talent and make up all this crap. I cant seem to find it, do you have a youtube link to his interview with Dr. Phil?
Which one is poe?
Ohh man, he was the guy who went on America’s got talent claiming deployments he didnt do, injuries he never got, awards not recieved, etc.
I found a link to the “trailer” of Tim Poe on Dr Phil but cannot seem to locate the actual episode. Could someone please share that if any of yall got that.
http://drphil.com/shows/show/1919/
Stupid ass people thinking they can get away with being a shit bag.
most do today…. its not nice to pick on vets and they (posers) use it for cover.
Stupid is as stupid does….eh?
what about schnoor?
The Kaczmarczyk’s both pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing:
http://www.justice.gov/usao/tne/news/2012/September/091812%20Kaczmarczyk%20Guilty%20Plea.html
People like this make me angry, I was discharged from the Navy in 1985 because of PTSD and it took me 18 years for the VA to pay me because I had to pay back my Military Sep Pay. They are why many Veterans are denied. People will ask me how do I get a diagnosis of PTSD, I tell them you talk to a Doctor and tell them whats going on. Many ask me to tell them how to lie and i refuse.
Good I hope they hang them out to dry. I hate fake people.
I served 4 years active, and 4 years ANG. and am proud of every day! I never was ina combat zone, unless Iceland is considered one, and am unable to understand why someone trys to act like something they aren’t. If you were military, even if you were a cook, or worse, you are supposed to be proud you wore the uniform. I hope these “so Calleed” heros get btheirs! thanks for listening to an old Airman. 1956- 1963.
My dad was in Icland at Goose bay for a little bit .
Goose Bay is in Newfoundland Canada not Iceland
Thank you for your post (and for your SERVICE.) I was a military stenographer serving in Germany in the mid-70′s. No combat, no danger. But I was willing, ready & trained. I put on my uniform and went to our G-4 office and did my job to the best of my ability. I’m not ashamed. I AM disgusted with people who think they have to make up stories about their service record to prove that they are “heroes.” Think what would happen if the many clerks, cooks, etc failed to do their assigned job—silent heroes
Thank you for your service. The military is one great machine and all who served played a great part in it’s magnificent endeavors.
“”even if you were a cook, or worse” Hey, I was a cook and even saw the field beyond the wire. I worked six LZs before the Commanding General (MG E.B. Roberts) hijacked me for his own mess. I get the chuckles when someone runs down cooks as if they were (all) useless hangers-on.
you know the old saying, an Army, or whichever branch, runs on it’s stomach! You must have been a good cook to get picked to cook for Brass! Good for you.
Her facebook page says she was born Aug 10, 1967. Grenada kicked off Oct 25, 1987. If she served in Grenada, she would have had to have been AGE 16 at the time. I was active duty during Grenada, and I can tell you, not a whole lot of folks went. The vast majority of us were stuck elsewhere watching it on T.V. Only a few actually landed on the island. Just over 7,000 in total, composed of:
US Army 1st and 2nd Ranger Battalions 75th Infantry conducted low-level Airborne Assault to secure Point Salinas Airport. Hunter Army Airfield, GA and Ft. Lewis, WA
US Army 82nd Airborne Division – Brigade Task Forces 325th AIR (Airborne Infantry Regiment) and battalions of the 505th and 508th PIR (Parachute Infantry Regiment) Fort Bragg, NC
US Army 4th Psychological Operations Group – provided loudspeaker support and dissemination of informational pamphlets. Fort Bragg, NC
US Army 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta (AKA Delta Force) Fort Bragg, NC
US Army 27th Engineer Battalion Fort Bragg, NC
US Army 548th Engineer Battalion (United States) deactivated Ft Bragg, NC
US Army 44th Medical Brigade – Personnel from the 44th Med. Brigade and operational units including the 5th MASH were deployed. Fort Bragg, NC
US Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) Ft Campbell, KY
US Navy SEAL Team 4 Little Creek, VA and US Navy SEAL Team 6 Virginia Beach, VA
US Marine Corps 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit Camp Lejeune, NC
US Army 1st Corps Support Command COSCOM, 7th Trans Battalion, 546th LMT Fort Bragg, NC
US Air Force 5th Weather Squadron, 5th Weather Wing (MAC) Fort Bragg, NC – Jump qualified Combat Weathermen who are attached and deployed with the 82nd, now in AFSOC
US Air Force 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron – jump qualified FACs who are attached and deployed with 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, NC
US Army E co 3/60th Inf Reg (later designated:E Co.(LRSC) 109th MI Battalion (Airborne) 9th ID Long Range Surveillance Company (LRSC) (1984))
That was it= for about two months, and then it was over. Sorry, she wasn’t there.
just a quick not 1987-1967 is 20 not 16. not that i am sticking up for someone that wants to steal the honor of those of us who served
Guys! Sometimes it’s good to remember a bit better and if you can’t remember, look it up! Grenada was in 1983. I remember it exactly because I was on duty at the National Military Command Center when it kicked off. By 1987 I had finished three more tours of duty and was serving as XO to General Pascoe, in Sembach Germany.
worked on the Flight Line at Sembach 73-74
Thank you for clarifying this. I was wondering if some people ever learned math. I had just completed USUT training at Benning when Grenada kicked off in 1983.
Sorry Grenada happened while I was in Beirut October 25th 1983, I am sure it was a typo….
SO THEN HE IS RIGHT SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN 16 THEN
Yep…the Captain’s math was correct…he just mis-typed the year (i.e., ’87 instead of ’83). Happens to all of us from time to time. He’s got nothing to be ashamed of here…Carry on gentlemen…
Greneda kicked off in 1983, NOT 1987. I was onboard the USS Edward Mcdonnell on ASW ops and REFTRA in GTMO at the time.
you got her age 1967 to 1987 is 20 years old i was in 68 and in 87 i was 19
GRENADA WAS 1983 DUDE!
Kill them all then let God take care of the lying bastards. I am retired and do wouldn’t mind helping out if the staff at guardians of valor would have me. My disability is not service connected and I will gladly submit my dd214 for inspection. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can help in any way. Yours truly a former Sgt.with the 82nd Airborne as well as a vetran of the 59th a Ordinance Brigade in Germany stationed at NATO site 111 before it was decommissioned and given back to the Germans.
Cpt Pratt there were also two members of the 307th Engineer Battalion out of the 618th Engineer Co. that actually were awarded combat wings for jumping into Grenada. If I am booty mistaken they were sent there attached to the Rangers. I was present when they were awarded thier combat jump wings with gold star. Just wanted to, make sure your list was complete. I hope I jan have not offended you. I wish I could recall thier names but out has been too long.
Grenada was 1983…think you have a typo since you got 16 correct. She would have not been there at age 16 unless she was a tourist.
Barry, “Ordnance” is a weapon….”Ordinance” is a municipal law.
Ms Kersten solicited $4000 from local businmesses using her poser personna for Wounded Warriors and to fund her and her husbands motorcycle ride to DC in support of a major veterans biker rally there. It is unclear to me what happened to this money, whether it went into 6974 coffers, Wounded Warriors, or somewhere else. She stated to me she was unhappy with the plans the post had for the money and was considering depositing some or all the money into her personal bank account to disburse herself.
Veteran Farms consists of 3 1/2 acres, two horse pens and stalls and at the moment, one horse, and a color coordinated Ford F350 and large horse trailer. This is ostensibly funded by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission. There is no record of this grant and no record of her academic qualification to be an equine therapist. She has, however,boarded a couple of young veterans in her house as “ranch managers” during which illegal substances were used at the “Farms” according topeople who were there She has stated that the truck and trailer were funded by the grant to be used in support of “Farms”operations but has loaned it out to be taken to Colorado and is also advertising herself as a horse hauler for hire – most likely using this vehicle..
There is also the unanswered question of the “PTSD” treatment at the Temple, TX VA.
Another question is that of three shotguns valued at $3500 donated to the post to raffle off as a fund raiser. The post was only able to sell approximately 16 tickets valued at $800. Two of the guns were won by Ms Kersten’s family and the other by a friend of Mr Banks
I am the first to admit that all of this may be quite legit but on the surface seems very questionable. I think that Ms Kersten truly wants to help veterans but does not seem to comprehend that her behavior puts everything she does in question. As long as she is enabled by the VFW Post she wil find a way to continue and bring shame on the rest of us. The whole situation has been overcome by ego and ambition..
I also served 4 years in the active service( Navy Submarine Service) USS Providence SSN-719, and 4 years in ANG tanker on M60A3′s. These people should be lined up and shot the way they disrespect those who serve and those who have served.
Scott, what years were you on the providence ? i had a couple of buddies on the Providence and i was on the Toledo..were you Groton at the time ?
What horrible people. My Dad served almost twenty years in the Army, and my husband is currently active duty Army. This should be a federal offense
Thanks for what you do! How do I donate?
I was never able to serve in the military, nearly took took the oath in
07′, but a series of events lead me to be able to have placement of my daughter that started that year. As for the people that are the reason for this site- an absolute disgrace to our military. But, I belive the numbers of them reflect the courage and integrity of Americans as whole. I read the whole Banner exchange which prompted me to register and comment. After dealing with an alcoholic huxter for a mother of my daughter, one key thing clicked with me. How one guy said how the imposter tried to overly CONvince him of his service record. I hate decievers, and those who practice in lies. Dispicable fools, who overlook the flag they represent; the biggest two we get to vote out on Nov.6 heh-heh
I just got a Facebook message from a Ramirez calling me a POS and to stop posing as a Seal. Although I am a Vietnam Vet (DD214 available if you need it), Ihave never posed as a Seal and resent the message saying I have. Get the facts Mr Ramirez before you spout your big mouth.
i was in the USMC for 11 years and a disabled vet but for people to say they where in and get some of the bennies that i earned is a shame and i hope they pay for it all 1977 to 1988 was some good times and some bad but loved it all
I live next to a town that hired a Cop who has been accused of telling people he was a Navy Seal…he is now a POLICE OFFICER in Log Lane Village Colorado…how can i find out more? Fred irl Cook is his name
There is a Gentleman. a retired Navy Seal named Don Shipley in Norfolk Va has access to a data base with all the Seals who ever served in it. If you have written or video proof of this guy claiming to be a SEAL google don shipley, contact him and give him the info, He will eat the guy alive.
I am a sixty year old disabled Vet who is damn proud of my service and my country. Only thing I am not Proud of is the person we call the President now. He let Americans be slaughtered, in Bengazi, and refused to send help, although help was requested three times during the attack, which lasted six hours. There had also been earlier requests, from two weeks before, for better security, and it was turned down. America hired Obama as President, we did not hire those he appointed, so if they mess up, it still falls on the President, like Watergate did on Nixon, and he had nothing to do with it either. I was not a Nixon fan, but he responded as a True Leader with Honor would, he Resigned. Unfortunetly, Obama does not know the meaning of the word Honor. I am just so happy I am not a young man having to serve under this Fool today.
it may have been on obamas watch but he would never want a solider dead, we have no control over those crazy bastards and it could have happened with anyone as president. romney is a spine less crook that will put more solders in harms way than he can deal with because he is a fool and only cares about his own wallet, obama cares for th people of this country and our service men and woman. he is very strong in foreign policy, we do not need the weakness that romney will bring or the ignorance that bush brought. romney also could care less about disabled vets such as yourself, obama fought for vets and will continue to.
Sorry Jac but you are dead wrong on all counts. The Obama Administration is the one that proposed that all veterans who have private insurance be required to use that insurance for their care, instead of the VA. The problem with that, is the insurance companies would have increased the premiums for the veterans medical insurance, which would essentially mean that a veteran was paying for his care in part for his combat related injury. That is definitely not taking care of veterans.
The Obama administration is also pushing for increases in the rates for Tricare, to lower the cost of it for the government. Although the proposed changes are not scheduled to take effect until after the election, to save the votes of veterans who aren’t educated about what is going on. The funny thing is, none of these price increases are being proposed for the plans that military contractors who are unionized.
And don’t forget all the thousands of veterans who were notified that they may have been infected with HIV, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases by the VA. If Obama can’t ensure our veterans, who amount for such a small percentage of our population, receive decent care through the government, he has no place dictating medical care throughout the nation.
Plus, your statements about Romney only caring about his wallet are without basis. The man has given away more money than Obama has made. He is the epitome of what Obama says rich people should be. He gives away huge amounts of money, and hasn’t taken a paycheck for most of the jobs he has held.
You really need to find a better argument, because yours has nothing but holes.
No Decent President would stand by and listen to screams of help and turn them down three times! Why do you think Obambi relieved Gen Ham of duty? Because Gen Ham is a Soldier and was going to buch the Wimps Stand Down Orders, so he was sacked and replaced with an obedient Lapdog. The military was ready, we have teams set and ready to go just for situations like this. We had a Drone overhead that could of bombed them, but instead, Obama enjoyed watching it in Real Time, listening to their Screams! We should have at least Tried! The military many times does not know the situation on the ground, so they advance slowly, but surely. That would have been the case here, and we may not have saved anyone and even lost a few more, but at least we could say we tried, instead of just sacrificing them to Obama’s Terrorist Buddies! Ambassador Stephens flew in to Bengazi that day for a meeting with a Turkish Minister about an Arms Deal to smuggle weapons to the Syrian Rebels, which was illegal but Obama wanted it done. Obama deserved to be put on Trial for Treason, and if found guilty, Executed! Every American Soldier now knows they cannot depend on this Traitor in Chief!
Say that from the inside of a FEMA camp in the next two years. When it is against the law, why does this jerk keep talking about his 2016 third term as President. or will that be God, King, or Empior Wake up people. I spent 22 years defending this greatest counyty on earth, from all enimies forgion and domestic, just to see it slowly vanish. With Santa Obama giving away everything under the sun to those who never worked a day in their life, or who pretend they can’t work this country will shortly be at war. No it won’t be a civil war or world war it will between those who have worked all their lives and Have, against all those who would just rather do nothing,have little and want to take everything away from those who have.. Every one who takes what others die for to give them freedom need to make a trip to one of Germany’s concentration camps, spend some time learning History and then get on their hands and knees and pray that history does not repeat its self.
POTUS helped sign a bill where i lose pay every month. i am active duty, got a 1.7% raise(about $40/mo, however my monthly pay is now $20 less than it was last yr.. that is some shitty math.
Larry Klein, you sound like quite the moron. Was the Obama family in the UFO crash landing in Roswell? Is that why hiw birth certificate isn’t real? He was also the second shooter in Dallas. You’re an idiot, and I stopped reading your quaint rant on line 2. Stop letting your mind run on the lean mixture you have let it run on for years, pick up some books (the kind without pictures) and try acting like a learned man.
If you guys really hate whats going on, make your own album on facebook and deride these fools http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3968771895693.2154488.1172311351&type=3
We used to host them on fb, but they kept banning us for the pics. So we had to move everything here, although we use our facebook page as our main conduit.
Bulldog,
I kind of wiggled around facebook police by blocking out the faces and not mentioning names,
I do mention the scams they pull and any action that happened to them. I’ll probably post a link to this site and a few others.
Hell yeah get those jack ass’ thank you so much for all your help in exposing those who bring shame to us all. How someone can pull the bullshit they are doing is shameful and disrespectful to all my brothers and sisters! Keep it up guys and if there is a need for donations send me the link and I will gladly open my wallet!!!
I am just a citizen and want to thank all for all you have done but my question is Were the guards safe that guarded the tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Sandy. My prayers were with them as they with each of you.
They were on the job. There’s a small “shack” to take cover from severe weather a few feet away from where the Sentinel usually stands. I’m sure the Soldier on duty when the storm peaked was ordered to use it for the few hours the winds were fiercest.
here is a good link for the story, also has a cool picture:
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/10/soldiers-guard-the-tomb-of-unknowns-during-hurricane-sandy/
you really have to stop listening to the loud mouth fanatics like glen beck and rush limbaugh, they are filing your head with lies
Found another one. He says he’s in the Army as of 2010 yet he’s wearing a Marine uniform and graduated high school in 2011? http://www.facebook.com/jamaicaking1?ref=pymk&fref=pymk
I didn’t see the facebook profile but technically he could be in the Army under the Delayed Entry Program, if they still have that. My PEBD is a year before by BASD so I have been accruing an extra year of pay everytime I enter a new payband
Oh I just saw you said he’s wearing a marine uniform oops lol imposter!
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Very wellsaid. Hope you don.t mind but I want to post this on my timeline.
There is NO way she could have been there as I was only 20 at the time and I was born in 1962! I was stationed at Shaw AFB and had to help bring up our TSC-60 van for a long-range HF shot to support it. The closest I was to Grenada was being told we would have to go if the link didn’t work (it did).
Years later I met a ROMAD that was involved in the initial jump in and he had medals and paperwork to prove it.
It disgusts me to see people fake military service!!!!
What scuzzbuckets
I am sad to hear of this
I have family n friends
That served
They deserve the Honor
Not these disrespectful dogs
I’m so sorry they have
Decided to stoop soooo low
WHY DON’T THEY SERVE
IF THEY WANT THE BENIFITS
I HOPE THEY GO WHERE THEY DESERVE
MAYBE WE SHOULD DROP THEM OFF
OVER THERE PERMANETLY
Guys…When I read the 67 to 87 age reference to Grenada I figured out that he did a typo and meant 1983. Also when it comes to bigger fails is the spelling corrections, about 99% of the spelling bee correctors make grammar and spelling mistakes in the correction post.. Just let them be, why embarrass a fellow Veteran.
Amen brother! Everyone makes those same typing mistakes from time to time. Keeping this in mind, remember the old saying, “People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones…”
My opinion Bryan is the same as yours…the Captain need not be ashamed for anything he wrote above.
Brian Alterio
Roger that, concur…..we ALL make mistakes!
I noticed on one of the stories of posers that you said that all military pay is direct deposited. Well that’s not true. I was in the army from 05/2006 to 05/2011. Active duty military police. I surved in fort wainwright alaska for the 28th mp then in fort carson Colorado with the 59th mp. I received checkes but the checks read department of defense. And I surved with the national guard in Kentucky for the 228 military police and received checkes. To get checks it depends on the situation. And your financial standing. But the check shown in the picture is not a check the is issued but the department of defense or by any state.
I love this site and it has really given me a view into the lifes of those who steal valor. I was just wondering, does anyone else fear that sites like these will help those who do steal valor as well as hinder them. Looking through just a few of the posts and they are all about what is wrong with the uniform or story that is involved. If the wrong person looks at a site like this, it may be a tool for them to know what not to do, allowing for more to get away with stealing valor. Am I the only one who feels this could happen?
Mitch…your concern is appreciated. Unfortunately, there is a long history of people who attempt to falsely lay claim to the identity and valorous deeds of others.
Since the Revolutionary War that established the independence of the colonies, to the present War on Terrorism, and every point in between, there have been people who spent countless hours trying to convince others of their “importance” by attempting to hijack the military idents. of those who actually did honorably serve “the People.” (Ironically, if they had spent half as much time helping others, or trying to qualify for military service, I believe our nation would be in much better shape than it currently is…just sayin’.)
I’m quite sure there were “scammers” around in the time of the Romans, the Greeks, and within every other society before, after and in between. Yet, back then there were probably fewer cases than today because “worldly justice” was more likely dispensed on-the-spot (i.e., outside of the courtroom), by those who were actually valorous in deed.
In my opinion, regardless of the scammers attempts to deceive the people around them, they stand very little chance of deceiving those who DID serve for any length of time. Especially in contemporary time with the advent of super-fast interpersonal communication, and great internet sites, like Guardian of Valor.
Unless a person actually served, however, those who did serve will almost always find something amiss, or just plain wrong, about the individual’s “presentation.” I don’t care how much prep-time a scammer puts into their false ident. There are almost always “tell-tale” signs that ID them for what they really are. Especially when the scammer TRIES to properly don a military uniform. They may not get caught by the first Vet or even group of Vets he or she meets…but, a Vet somewhere will spot the fraud for what he is and not hesitate to call him or her out.
But again Mitch, I and I’m sure other Vets here, truly appreciate your concern. Remain vigilant, as we all are, and help us police the posers as much as we are able to on behalf of all Vets, living and deceased, and perhaps more importantly, on behalf of all whom we love.
Best Regards,
Brian Alterio
Cool site! I like the honesty and openness here. No political BS. Yes, Grenada was in Oct. 1983. Know it well, I was a pilot on chalk #7, UH-60 Blackhawks. We 1 of 2 aircraft that were carrying SFO-D/Seals to secure the Govenor’s mansion. But first we had to “tag along” through the gauntlet of crossfire to insert the other aircraft payloads into the prison. Lot of rounds down range that morning, one of which brought down chalk #2. Sinking feeling knowing your brothers in arms have been shot down. Just thought I’d help clarify…. I, too, hate posers and most politicians. Not much different really. Both are pathological liars.
hey guys – just redistered as a result of the facebook posting
my background is 75th Rangers Eco 9th Inf Div RVN ’69-’70 – RA 11835…
i do have an indivual i suspect as a poser – anyone know of a Doug Palarmo in the NYC/Ct area? supposed to be SF(19th SF Grp Res.& cliams went to RVN with 10th Sf Grp but only the 5th SF Grp was in nam) but never answers questions like someone who served also claims to have his HALO credentials(over 100 jumps ?) but cannot name his rig used
thanks for a reply
RLTW!
is he suppose to be in A CO in Rhode Island /or BN in WV? B CO in Ohio? maybe C CO in WV? the name sounds familiar …if he is with 19th grp just ask him who took over for CSM Harry? it was only 2 yrs ago so he should know and who is the CDR now ??
So how do we report someone who we know is claiming they re crazy and getting paid for life now?
Maybe you could include a picture of the undistinguished U.S. Senator from Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal.
He lied about his service record and even still, the state of Connecticut elected him. No wonder people lose faith in the process.
Good site, I hope you keep it going. I will add it to my blogroll.
Does anyone know Michael N. Magoveny residing in Connecticut? Claims to be a vet — trying to verify. Thanks.
ask him for a copy of his dd 214, then read it, if it looks legit, you can contact his branch of service’s public information beaureau and do a freedom of information act request on his releasable information. I would say that chances are he is a vet , there are a lot of vets from the last ten plus years of war and everything from vietnam,
I have an ex son-inlaw that needs to be on this list! Chris Ward served in the Army. Was in Iraq for maybe 3 months has told all kinds of stories including 5 yr old girl had a bomb strapped to her and blow up all over him, also hum v blow up broke his feet. Nothing is true , he got bunions removed, then broke his own feet so he didn’t have to go back. Have gotten several jobs saying he got purple heart. In the mean time he was liking to pain meds so decides to call his own script in got caught went to jail. He got out of that trouble. Well few months later he held up cvs at gun point got all the drugs he wanted. He didn’t stop there, after he picked up my grandson for the weekend he took him to a hotel then called his family to tell them he was going to take his life and my grandsons life. Well thank god the swat team got to him before he could take my grandson from us. He was only 4 at the time. This poor little guy thinks that cops shot his dad, and he is in heaven. We try to tell him that he is just getting help from the dr and the police are not bad people. He seen them go in and drag Chris out of the bed, then came back for the gun and drugs that were out on the table. Pray for my daughter and grandson. This guy needs to be in a mental hosp, or behind bars for a very long time. Now is walking around in public like nothing happen or will ever happen to him. Breaks my heart!
this guardian of valor is just a place to rag on guys who are having a hard time. why don’t winers go and get some cheese to go along with it. you are creating more negativity. If someone lies about service to get some type of financial benefits, go ahead and prevent that, look vets get drunk or pilled out and talk some shit, either you are a vet or you are not, is there a group of special vets that are better than all the rest, hell no, they ought to reinstate the draft and put you lazy fuckers alll to work, then bragging about military service won’t mean shit because every man woman and child will have served.
You obviously miss the point. Move along.
Bye darryl
Dave Canterbury.
Lol
I was a Navy Corpsmn from 1978-1992. From 1985-1992 i was stationed with a Navy Reserve SEAL Team out of Coronado (the bck of the Team 5 area) I was not a SEAL, I was a black shoe corpsman. One way to get messed up was to get caught saying you were a SEAL if you were not. In those days the Teams had very few non-qualified personnel. I have always been reluctant to talk about this time because of the impression someone might walk away with that would be, “John told me he was a SEAL!” I am also grateful that I knew I wasn’t a SEAL and in working with these fine men, knew that they were in a different league when it came to being an effective operator. I think I got along well there because I knew what I was and why I was there and it wasn’t to pose in my cammies. It was to serve as a Corpsman. One ogf the most heroic things I ever did in the teams was to give clean urine to one of my 5326 brothers when he had to submit a piss test and he confided in me that he had smoked some weed. I probably saved the government a million in trining costs that day!
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/What-In-the-World-Was-He-Thinking-96120359.html
Phony Silver Star homTullis
John Thomas Tullis regaled acquaintances for decades with his escapades as an Air Force officer. He flew fighters, he told San Diego’s black-tie crowd, and proudly wore what appeared to be the Air Force Cross, the Silver Star and the Purple Heart on his dress uniform.
Then, in the last few years, “Colonel Thom,” as Tullis introduced himself, began entertaining the socialites with decidedly darker stories — ones of his role in the Iran-Contra affair, his work with the CIA and his orders to fly bombing runs over Afghanistan with the aim of killing Osama bin Laden.
Tullis is, indeed, an Air Force veteran, but he never rose above the rank of staff sergeant and never received a valor medal or ribbon, according to records obtained by the POW Network, a private group that tracks possible military impostors, and verified by the Air Force Personnel Center.
Matt Farmer needs to be on here too
AJ Dickens needs to be on here. He made the news here in the San Francisco Bay Area of his claims as a retired Navy Seal. Even got a contract for 300 million to provide security on a construction project for the nation of Burundi. First class poser and deserves to be on this hall of shame!
How do I find out if some actually served? I know some one that states he served and was “shot” in Iraq. I have asked several questions but just do not believe he served. If he was shot, wouldn’t he have some sort of purple heart or something? Wouldnt he be able to go to the VA?
Ask for pictures. I once attended a VA group therapy with 12 men attending. The crap got so thick I couldn’t stand it, so I asked all to bring their pictures so we could see each other in our youth. One other guy brought pictures. Lots of excuses about house caught on fire and burned them all up to floods ruining them. Most said they forgot so I asked to do the same the next meeting and for the next 4 meetings. Finally realized my suspicions were correct. The VA counselor did not want to hear about that because the more bodies at group, the more money they got for their clinic; somewhat similar to the body count in Vietnam….
I come from a strong military background and as much as I would love to go to war, I can’t go active duty because my eyesight is too bad and my foot has been broke 3 times and will require surgery if it happens again so I joined my state’s state defense force and the Coast Guard Auxiliary and I have the utmost disgust for posers. I’m not ashamed to admit I’ve never done anything kick-ass (unless saving lives as a firefighter is considered kick-ass) and will not get to fight unless there is a draft but I’ll stand for those who RIGHTFULLY deserve honor. I’m thankful for this site to expose the frauds. I actually saw a kid wearing an Air Force dress uniform (their one with the windbreaker instead of the dress coat. Not sure if they call that their Class B) with Army rank and when I said something to him about it, he ran.
Firefighters are heros to me!
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But they are not Miliatary .
F’N AWESOME YOU GUYS PUT THE PICTURE OF Matt Buckingham LIVING IN HIS DOUBLE HOODIES perfect just the one I wanted it makes him look like a bum living on the street funniest picture ever.
I just viewed each profile on the wall, and I’m blown away by these scumbags. They should form a special unit for these turds to scrape birdshit off runways, paint ships, scrub toilets, etc. One year for each lie they claim, and one year for each rank they claim. They should wear pink uniforms with lots of meaningless shiny dangling things. They surely don’t want to try their crap with this retired sailor.
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enjoyed reading all the comments on here, 10 yr 11b here, never shot at, i have met many “sidewalk commandos” always enjoyed exposing them.
THANK YOU! Phonies are taking away from the true valor of those who really served and they’re making money off of it. Here’s one (AJ Dicken) exposed by Shipley and friends:
Part 1 - http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/iteam&id=8994000
Part 2 - http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/iteam&id=8995381
Mary will recognize the name.
And he’s on the run right now – last reported in Albequrque NM so if you see him, be sure to report him to the FBI (Reno – (775) 328-4000)
EVERYONE that is former military has the right and responsibility to nail these assholes to the wall so make sure you always check on claims and if they’re fake, report them everywhere you can!!
1983 sounds right i have a friend that was there may he rest in peace Micheal Lapierre
I’m afraid you have you dates all wrong. I was on duty in the National Military Command Center when the invasion of Grenada went down in October 1983. Please learn your history before shooting off your mouth.
Troy, you’re completely wrong on your dates. I was on duty at the National Military Command center when the invasion went down in October 1983. That would have made her 16; not a bad gig, considering you have to have training too. Please learn your history before shooting off your mouth.
Werner Saemmler-Hindrichs, MAJ RET
In 1983, JCS/J-3 OPS TEAM 2
I was in recruiting school when I heard about Grenada. That was in 1983. That Troy guy is a poser too. Check out his page.
It scares me how some of them actually do their research, and successfully pose as a veteran and a service member. It also pains me to see disgusting antics by civilians to obtain money and other resources that should be going to an actual veteran/service member. I wish there was some sort of punishment for people who make such outrageous stories and attempt to live them out. I’m fine if you “play” military at home, but don’t make up these stories to get attention and worldly possessions, it takes away from the real ones who need it.
I recently had someone tell me (on the internet of course) that their military “friend” was in Iraq as of now. When I asked him what part he goes “Oh, northern Iraq.” I tell him that when I was there, they had pretty much given back Northern Iraq. He goes “Oh…then I don’t know then. That’s what he told me.” How low will people go?