Posted on Aug 11, 2015
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Just had a Bull shit wannabe Marine incident at the local Stop n Go
He: Vietnam vet huh?
Me: Nah, I just like the hat.
He: mumbles I was in Danang, Chu li 3rd
Me: You musta been there early, 3rd was up north. Who were you with? Grunt? What was your MOS?
He: What?
Me: Where you a grunt?
He: I was a reaction squad.
Me: Oh you were a Remington raider! Your MOS? Military occupation school?
He: confused and panicked look on his face. I was in Lejeune (he also lists an army base and an AF base) Were you ever in Lejeune.
Me: yeah I was up there about a month ago. You just told me an army and Air force base
He: Mumbles thanks for service and makes a hasty exit.
Check out lady: didn't even know his MOS. I'll turn the cameras off if you want.
Why do these guys do this? They are so easily undone.
(see the hat above) I DO like it!
He: Vietnam vet huh?
Me: Nah, I just like the hat.
He: mumbles I was in Danang, Chu li 3rd
Me: You musta been there early, 3rd was up north. Who were you with? Grunt? What was your MOS?
He: What?
Me: Where you a grunt?
He: I was a reaction squad.
Me: Oh you were a Remington raider! Your MOS? Military occupation school?
He: confused and panicked look on his face. I was in Lejeune (he also lists an army base and an AF base) Were you ever in Lejeune.
Me: yeah I was up there about a month ago. You just told me an army and Air force base
He: Mumbles thanks for service and makes a hasty exit.
Check out lady: didn't even know his MOS. I'll turn the cameras off if you want.
Why do these guys do this? They are so easily undone.
(see the hat above) I DO like it!
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We have an imposter living in our small town,his neighbor across the street from him is a Vietnam Vet and abhors him.The Vet has had him barred from events where he (in the past) had been speaking and from the American Legion.Here is something i thought you may enjoy,it was made by the Vet and posted in his yard pointing across the street.
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SSgt (Join to see)
That is hilarious. Wonder how long before the imposter hits the real vets house with a barrage of eggs and toilet paper.
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SSgt Terry P.
SSgt (Join to see) - this guy doesn't have that kind of cojones .I should have posted this too.Can you believe this guy has been doing this for years and even joined the American legion and presided over military events.I would have put his whole photo up,but not sure it would be legal. The guy claimed to be a colonel.
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Stumbled across a guy with a 101st hat on.
I mentioned "Currahee!"
He said "What"?
I mentioned "Currahee!"
He said "What"?
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MSgt Marvin Kinderknecht
I ran across a guy at the gas station wearing a Border Patrol hat. He said he stopped at Chaco's for tacos and half the help ran out the back door. The manager was pissed. I thought it was funny.
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SSG Paul Forel
I wouldn't have known, either, and I spent a year with the 101st at and around Camp Eagle.
Out of all the units in the 101st, what made you think he was with the 506th?
Out of all the units in the 101st, what made you think he was with the 506th?
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SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S.
SSG Paul Forel That sir, is a good question. He could very well have been in the 1st BDE. The reason I thought he was 3/506 was because of his tale of jumping onto the Cambodian mountain tops to act as security for the 5th SF establishing radar sites. And then there was the part about his records being burned in the St. Louis fire.
But you are correct .. making the assumption that he was 506th was a mistake.
But you are correct .. making the assumption that he was 506th was a mistake.
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Cpl Dennis Fresch
1. That's the coolest cashier ever!! "I'll turn the cameras off...." LOL!!
2. I have experienced this phenomenon of idiocy. I was at a wedding reception about a year ago when I was approached by a security guard that was working at the event. I was standing in the chow line, wearing short sleeves, and he obviously saw my tattoo (I have "SOLDIER" tattooed on my forearm from wrist to elbow.). When he approached me I saw that he was wearing miniature airborne wings on his left pocket flap. He said something in a dorky tone like, "I'm a Soldier too...." We chatted for a minute and it didn't mesh. I asked him, "Where did you go to jump school? Korea or Benning?" He replied, "Oh, in Korea!"
We chatted for a few minutes as I passed through the chow line and parted. I set my plate down at the table and walked outside to find him.
When I found him I asked if I could have a word alone and we walked of to the side. With a smile on my face I showed him my ID card and told him that there was no "jump school" in Korea that I was aware of. I explained that if he was a former service member I apologized. But, if he wasn't a former service member he should (please) take off the wings he didn't earn and stop telling everybody he was a Soldier because in doing so he was not honoring any Soldier dead or alive. The whole conversation was polite, respectful, and professional. I did so with a smile (which was hard) (it wasn't the time or place to kick anyone in the groin). We then shook hands and I went back to the reception. Nobody's evening was ruined....
About an hour later I saw him again in passing and he had removed the wings. At the end of the night as I left I again shook hands and said thanks for his hard work that night.
1. That's the coolest cashier ever!! "I'll turn the cameras off...." LOL!!
2. I have experienced this phenomenon of idiocy. I was at a wedding reception about a year ago when I was approached by a security guard that was working at the event. I was standing in the chow line, wearing short sleeves, and he obviously saw my tattoo (I have "SOLDIER" tattooed on my forearm from wrist to elbow.). When he approached me I saw that he was wearing miniature airborne wings on his left pocket flap. He said something in a dorky tone like, "I'm a Soldier too...." We chatted for a minute and it didn't mesh. I asked him, "Where did you go to jump school? Korea or Benning?" He replied, "Oh, in Korea!"
We chatted for a few minutes as I passed through the chow line and parted. I set my plate down at the table and walked outside to find him.
When I found him I asked if I could have a word alone and we walked of to the side. With a smile on my face I showed him my ID card and told him that there was no "jump school" in Korea that I was aware of. I explained that if he was a former service member I apologized. But, if he wasn't a former service member he should (please) take off the wings he didn't earn and stop telling everybody he was a Soldier because in doing so he was not honoring any Soldier dead or alive. The whole conversation was polite, respectful, and professional. I did so with a smile (which was hard) (it wasn't the time or place to kick anyone in the groin). We then shook hands and I went back to the reception. Nobody's evening was ruined....
About an hour later I saw him again in passing and he had removed the wings. At the end of the night as I left I again shook hands and said thanks for his hard work that night.
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Cpl Dennis F.
CPT Chris Loomis I agree, well done.....definitely not the time or place for a serious confrontation.
The cashier is the owner, we have become friends over the years, I did not take up her offer. Sometimes the juice really is not worth the squeeze.
The cashier is the owner, we have become friends over the years, I did not take up her offer. Sometimes the juice really is not worth the squeeze.
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I have had a few experiences with bogus veterans. It is extremely easy to see through the facade of BS that surrounds them. They are of little concern to me. I prefer to just stay away from such people.
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Hilarious! Awesome job cooling his jets without punching him in the neck.
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Mental illness. Sort of like high ranking officers wearing medal they did not earn.
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Stuff like this happens frequently sadly. Not long ago had a guy wearing a retired army vet hat come up to me while I was in uniform. Then started telling me about his time in the Air Force and his experiences as both a Ranger and a SEAL. I just shook his hand and walked away. Wasn't sure how else to respond.
Edit: Sorry forgot to mention this guy was also a Marine Sniper.
Edit: Sorry forgot to mention this guy was also a Marine Sniper.
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Figures. I've ran into several of these types.
My favorite is the young kid I met at Fort Sam who told me he was at "hue", pronouncing it "u".
I scratched my chin for several years, wondering where 'hue' was until it dawned on me he had picked a place by looking at a map and did not realize Hue was pronounced 'way'.
Pretty dumb of me not to figure that one out, sooner.
My favorite is the young kid I met at Fort Sam who told me he was at "hue", pronouncing it "u".
I scratched my chin for several years, wondering where 'hue' was until it dawned on me he had picked a place by looking at a map and did not realize Hue was pronounced 'way'.
Pretty dumb of me not to figure that one out, sooner.
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I have probably met more "Navy SEALs" and "Green Berets" and the ever so generic "special forces" over the years than could have ever existed. Okay, maybe not THAT bad, but when some dumpy guy, barely self-aware enough to keep from drooling on themselves, claims to be or have been such a high speed soldier, let's just say I'm not inclined to believe them.
Do I challenge them on it? No. What's the point? Besides, with my luck, the first time I did challenge such a tall tale it would turn out to be legit.
Do I challenge them on it? No. What's the point? Besides, with my luck, the first time I did challenge such a tall tale it would turn out to be legit.
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Cpl Dennis F.
I don't believe I challenged the guy. I just asked what I would of anyone who was in country with me. He screwed himself. The audience at the counter even knew he was full of it. I have no idea why they do it, seems a lot like the Aussie that was dickin around with the Manta ray to me. Rarely do I bump into a proud mail clerk, although if they were delivering my mail, they should be.
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