I-Team: It Takes a Real SEAL to Track Down the Fakes
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- Опубликовано: 19 ноя 2019
- WOODSTOCK, Ga. - You don’t have to be a military veteran to be bothered by the thought of someone posing as a Navy SEAL.
But when you’re a retired member of that elite fighting group, aggravation can lead to motivation - and to spending the rest of your life outing the fakes.
Retired Navy senior chief petty officer Don Shipley spent nearly 20 years as a Navy SEAL. Around 2008, he says he found a new calling in retirement: catching people who pretend to be a SEAL. And he says our state holds a dubious place of honor.
“Georgia is the Number 1 state in this nation for imposters," he said. "SEAL imposters.”
“Why do we rate so high?" I asked. "Or maybe, so low?"
"I really don’t have any idea.”
Maybe it’s our many military installations. Maybe it’s our climate, he said. All Don Shipley knows is Georgians seem to show up more than any other fakes from the thousands of tips that pour into his home office in Maryland.
People like Bob McDaniel of Cobb County. In October, McDaniel walked into the Semper Fi Bar and Grille in Woodstook to celebrate the Navy’s birthday. He wore the uniform of a rear admiral with a chest full of medals. The restaurant posted pictures on their Facebook page, including a video of him giving a toast.
Trouble is, the military said McDaniel never served in the Navy. Or fought with Delta Force. Or flew combat missions for the Marine Corps in Vietnam. Yet that's what he tells people who pay for his self-defense classes taught all over metro Atlanta.
According to the military, McDaniel only spent six years in the Marine Corps reserve, never saw combat and finished as an E-5 sergeant.
Add one more to Shipley's list of fakes.
The Maryland native joined the Navy in 1978, eventually graduating from SEAL training in 1985. The prestigious unit - designed to fight on Sea, Air or Land - started during World War II.
Shipley, 58, retired in 2003 after serving with SEAL Team 1 and SEAL Team 2 on missions around the world. He also spent years teaching Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S).
He says after a fake Marine fooled him years ago, he decided to turn the tables. With the help of a private database of all SEAL graduates, Shipley said he and his wife Diane catch an average of a dozen posers each day. He even started a RUclips channel where he posted his phone confrontations, creating the Phony Navy SEAL of the Week.
Now 58, Shipley’s so popular -- with so many verification requests pouring in -- he set up Videos Extreme SEAL Experience. He now charges $20 per search, free if you become a paying member of his website where you get access to all his videos and read about the biggest scammers.
He doesn’t just expose fake SEALs. Anyone lying about their military record is fair game.
He says he’s outed law enforcement officers who lied about their military heroics. World War II vets. He’s even spotted Civil War fakes who bragged in old newspapers.
But these days - instead of outing people over the phone or in his blog -- Shipley likes paying a personal visit.
Remember Bob the pretend Navy rear admiral and phony SEAL? Here’s what Shipley said to Bob McDaniel about the medals he was wearing in those pictures last month.
“First of all…” said McDaniel. “I can’t explain it right now.” He walked away. A few days later, McDaniel returned a call from the FOX 5 I-Team and admitted that he had lied about his military past. He maintained it was not "Stolen Valor," a federal law that makes it a crime for someone to fake their military credentials to get "any tangible benefit."
"I hope I don't have to seek legal counsel," said McDaniel. "I didn't break any laws." He could offer no reason why he created such dramatic stories. He said he wore the Navy admiral uniform to honor his late father, even though his dad wasn't an admiral either.
"It is absolutely my fault," he said about his long list of false claims. "I will never, ever do anything like that again. I'm so embarrassed. I never tried to steal valor. I never tried to do anything like that."
What brought Shipley to Georgia was that picture on the restaurant Facebook page. An excited North Forsyth high school Navy sea cadet stood beaming next to Bob McDaniel.
We both stood there watching Bob McDaniel drive away, finally confronted with the truth. Shipley raised his left hand to his forehead.
“We’ll give him the left-handed salute,” Shipley said with a laugh. “That’s all he rates.”
FULL STORY: www.fox5atlanta.com/news/it-t...
Just remember, if you are ever lost, just say you were a Navy SEAL, and Don Shipley will find you.
"This is Don Shipley. . . ." The four most terrifying words a fake SEAL can hear.
LMFAOO good one sir
hahaha - an awesome comment!
he is not doing anything usefull..
@@stupidsloth8386hahaha - you're name say's it all (*rolls eyes*)
@@felixthecleaner8843 the guys stealing their valor are the only ones that belive in that uniform and the "valor"
i think if he wants to dress like a clown he should have the right to
and armies are just a bunch of armed and dangerous psychotic clowns
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My son-in-law is a combat Marine who came home after two tours in Iraq with numerous physical ailments and serious PTSD. Like most who served, he's extremely reserved about what he did and what he saw. His sacrifice, which he made willingly, makes me despise these fakers.
Those that talk the most about their military time are often fake. My dad was drafted to fight in Korea, and he almost never talked about it (he had bad PTSD, too). He didn't keep his uniform, had no interest in parades, etc.
actually he spent his time doing drugs, telling you that he went to army! That PTSD is from heroin! HE STEALS VALOR!!!
Till you get him drunk... Sorry it is an old(inside?) joke (true one for certain reserved dudes, and this is not an insult at all). If he trusts you enough to explain, you might just as well be a Marine yourself. On second thought, it is better (for yourself) to not get to know why no matter how much you care. Some demons are better off "forgotten".
@@davidfrench5407yeah they are called unspeakable acts for a good reason...✌️
As a former military senior NCO myself I appreciate men like Don Shipley. And applaud the work he is doing.
Agreed brother.
I was a contractor in Iraq in 2004 and 2 weeks after I left a 23 year old USAF guy was standing in same chow line I was once standing in and a mortar landed near him. He lost 2 arms 2 legs half his face. Truly sad. I hope he has a good life after that tragedy.
I am 28 Years Old Of Age I do Investigation on Dating Sides who claim to be Korean Japanese Fake Scammers who Pretend to be Girls the Ones I love Asian my Dream wife that I want is From Korea Japan they from Nigeria Gambia Senegal Ghana the Scammers Ask For Money
9,000 + claiming to be SEALS can you imagine how many out there claiming to be just Veterans
I once read somewhere, that there are about 10 million people claiming to be Vietnam vets when there were only about 2 million total serving during that time.
Also, stated on the military channel the actual number of vets, (not dogging vets, I am one,) that have seen combat is lower than you think. WW2, 20 or so to 1, Vietnam, 40 to 1...those 20 and 40 were supply to keep the others in the mix. Amazing.
An Army of imposters
goombakiwi
Almost no veterans that served in Vietnam hardly talk about it a janitor at my former high school that served in Vietnam but he never mentions it
Over the ten years 6,000,000 served. Of course only a small percentage actually saw combat.
If you see a dude Claiming Coast Guard, he's probably the real deal 🤣.
😂😂😂😩
Ouch
Hahahaha
😂😂
And PROUD OF IT ! Because we only accept the BEST ! Semper Paratus
Mr. Don Shipley is a National Treasure. Protect him at all costs. Thank you Don.
Anyone who's ever been in the USMC Reserves (or Army, Air Force, Navy, National Guard units too) should be extremely proud of their service. No reason at all to embellish. You signed up, good on you!
I was in the army. And I didn’t gain anything…. So I get what your trying to say..
I fixed amphibious assault vehicles, deployed with the infantry in 2011, got a GWOT EX medal but no CAR, oh well
@FA-Q20they're going to get thrown into the meat grinder like any other marine should the nation go to war. Show some respect.
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RUclips kicked him off his channel for hurting the phonies feelings
Most likely they did that because he exposed (and mocked, banging a bottle) the fake Covington-Kids "Vietnam-era veteran indian".... We have yet to see the results of the massive lawsuits which followed that fiasco. Three are going into discovery as of now.
@TheTimeTraveler2025 The department of justice has said that making a public record public is not stalking....
@TheTimeTraveler2025 that isnt Cyber Stalking when its stolen Valor, also if he collects VA disability/SSA or works for the Gov'ment, if there was a law on the books it doesnt apply to the stolen valor dude.
"Cyber Stalking : Cyberstalking is the use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk or harass an individual, group, or organization. It may include false accusations, defamation, slander and libel."
@TheTimeTraveler2025 Stolen Valor is real. while wearing a uniform isnt illegal, it is illegal for personal gain to include (money, property, or other tangible benefit) WHICH IS SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO. nice try tho 🤣
United States v. Alvarez
TheTimeTraveler2025 The Stolen Valor Act of 2013 is a United States federal law that was passed by United States Congress. nice try tho 🤣🤣🤣.
As an ex navy seal, SAS, delta force, green beret and former king of the nation of Swaziland I'm very offended by these posers.
Chris Holland same here as I can remember when I flew a submarine across the viet-Kong Jungles, shooting my machine gun down at them. Once I got hit by a torpedo in the head and was knocked unconscious. I got taken captive but luckily I had my blaster rifle on hand so I made a quick escape. I hate these phonies claiming things they did stuff like that. Makes me mad 😡
As a retired Rear Admiral, Sergeant Major and Chief Master Sergeant, I too am equally concerned by this troubling trend of fake posers.
Eswathini
Strange humor.
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you can't help but truly admire Don Shipley for the work that he does...his office should be government funded!
For what exactly?
do you practice or are you really this dense?
@@felixthecleaner8843 His office should be funded for work that the government doesn’t put money into in the first place? Please explain that logic to everyone. Or is that too dense for you?
@@felixthecleaner8843 Do you need help with figuring things out?
@@felixthecleaner8843 I’m still here if you need help.
Haha He's, "Special Forces," "Delta Squad," AND a "Navy Seal." 😂 That's quite a list of accomplishments!
Probably Police Squad, too. Worked with the famous Frank Drebin!
There is only one person who can say they were both a Team 6 guy and Delta, correct?!
Im a retired call of duty sniper.
Is he wearing a wig?
Crimina you’re a POSER! I know a fake call of duty sniper when I see one! Because I attended seamen’s duty sniper school last year and we’re sworn to secrecy!
nice to see another brother out here
Im currently serving in GTA Online... The REAL war son.
Im still active call of duty soldier, check my videos 👍
From the beginning of our war in Vietnam in the early 60’s until we left in 1975, about 500 Navy SEALs served in country. And I’ve met all 2,000 of them
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@@RyZeSnipez1 It’s like every time I meet a Marine who tells me that he was a “sniper.” I’m pretty sure that they have cooks and mechanics also, but NO ... I only meet the snipers
That's a great quote but I think you got the number wrong. Steve Waterman, said 20,000.
@@-Subtle- I never researched the remark nor did I know who to attribute it to, I’ve just been in Fayetteville so long that I’ve heard it a thousand times
we have the same in the uk i have met 100 guys who were on the balcony of iranian embassey. sas in uk has more men now than china
Great job Don! Especially appreciate you stepping up to help a young sailor as a mentor!
You're doing the right thing. My dad served in Vietnam and it's no way to fake that. The mental issues he has is nothing you can fake.. I'm happy you're out there calling out the fakes bc to many have risked their lives for someone to be out here faking Valor and taking credit for something they would never understand
I am a veteran and I won't even use the veteran reserved parking spaces at Lowe's. These people!
IKR - I hear you Bro.
Us real veterans don't feel the need to go around talking about being veterans all day. Real SEALs I assume never mention it either.
@@NotKimiRaikkonen It's funny how they always claim to be SOF too, the phonies I mean.
@@weaver3636 especially when SOF makes up 3/1,000 of the military. Youd think there were millions of operators if you listened to every guy in the bar.
@@NotKimiRaikkonen they dont.
The last thing these cowards want to hear on the phone is " This is Don Shipley Bro"
@Brian Haney Ignorant comment. You should be ashamed of yourself.
@Brian Haney You're a complete moron.
@right back at ya shut up.
@right back at ya for free sounds good enough.
Brian Haney uh, what you said here is what’s called a non sequitur. Look it up.
Hi Don. I was in the Sea Bees. '66 - 69. I hope this experience has not shaved years off your life but added to it. You are doing us a gret service. Thank you so much.
My dad was a Sea Bee! I was a BT 😜
Good ole, Don Shipley. A great guy to chat with and a great American. We had him on our show several times. Keep them in line, Don, and thank you for your service!
I didn't risk my life for 25 years as a door gunner on the space shuttle during the moon wars to allow people to steal valor back here on earth.
THAT's the most funniest thing I've heard Hahahaha Lol
You were a great space shuttle door gunner. Remember the time my co-pilot and I evaded Klingons after probing Uranus?
You win the prize for the funniest comment on this thread..damn beer I was drinking went through my nose.
I served on the Starship Enterprise after Chewbacca kicked me off the Millenium Falcon for trying to rear admiral Princess Leia.
Whats funny is there is really a guy who claims that he was a 20 year Marine on Mars and after 20 years tyey teleported him back in time to his 17 year old self.
Shipley is so angry at the "Admiral" he's literally shaking with rage.
Adrenaline rush :p
About 4 years ago I met a kid in a bar that said he was in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was 48 and never served so every time I ran into him I would pay his tab. I even gave him cash to help him out, he was very convincing. Well I'd also run into and befriended a real Marine. One night at the bar we all 3 were sitting there and I introduced fake marine to real Marine. Real Marine asked his job id number and the faker said infantry. Real Marine knew right away he was a fake, and called him out. Real Marine was shaking for 20 minutes after I kicked fake Marine out of the bar.
@@patlynch3464 Some people see a man shaking and automatically assume fear... fight or flight can put a man’s blood pressure into the stratosphere. I’d probably run if Don Shipley was upset with me and shaking like that.
Must be nice to be able to afford to buy all that crap.
The wind was blowing the papers, he wasn't shaking.
Thank you for your service Mr.Shipley in the past and what your doing now!!
Shipley is the man! His videos are the best. Much respect for what he did and what he does now.
How come nobody ever pretends to be an Air Force dude? Has anyone else noticed this?
We get the best way of living and get taken care of. So proud to be a Airmen. Served proudly in Afghanistan. Fly high!
haha. I really was in the Air Force, graduated USAF OTS Class 83-04. Got out in 92 as a captain. I did a lot of duty in some high ranking places, some big programs (I was an engineer) spent some time visiting the Pentagon etc. I could spin a yarn andnow at 63 . But why? I got my dd-214s I get my free meal at Olive garden on veteran's day, I got my VA loan eligibility letter. In the 80s it was a volunteer force. I had a BS in engineering, I applied and along with thousands went through Officer Training School. I have worked in aerospace and DOD programs since then. Am able to retire now so that is that. Bragging and pretending to be a Captain or General is just sick
Ballinger French Being in the USAF is hard enough to do in real life let alone fake it! Each AFSC ( Air Force Specialty Code) is some level of technical skill. Each branch of service has its purpose and its worth. No branch can survive on its own. Me? 24 years and 7 months of Security Forces and then a First Sgt. Loved every minute of it and would love to do it again. I saw your question and I took the hook. All the best.
I was in the famous section 12 (ordnance disposal) with Airforce team 6. After spending 5 years in a maximum security stockade in Guam I was pardoned for bravery and joined the Navy to take armoured reconnaissance training. I am now stationed at the Naval base 2000 leagues outside of Des Moine. Semper Fi!
@@pattifunkhouse2932 okay, I'm gonna call you out on this one. You claim to be Air Force yet you can spell 'reconnaisance'? Notice that I can't spell it. You are so busted.
I was never in the military yet I love what this man does.. Thank you to all who served
I agree with you
You're absolutely welcome! I'd do it all over again if I could... 25 Infantry Div. 11B. Schofield Barracks Hawaii. HUAH!
@@adrianfumi wow, 25 years in the infantry is crazy. My first contract was as an 0351. Lucky for me I was selected for Security forces in SOI. A couple more months of training and a year and a half in Naples Italy took up most of my first 4 years. I moved to aviation first chance I got. Completely different world. The grunts are physically demanding but the wing is a much more demanding field overall.
Thank you for that. I’m with you on this. I think it’s great that there is someone out there who is actively searching for fake Navi Seals. I have run into guys claiming to have been in the military over my 23 years in the Marine corps. A big red flag is anyone that claims to be an “ex” Marine. You won’t hear a past or present Marine say that. Because once a Marine always a Marine.
I have never meet anyone stupid enough to falsely claim to be a Navy Seal.
I got bummed in the Navy, those boys like man butt too much!
Don is a wonderful man doing an amazing thing. Thanks to all who have served to protect us ❤
Thankyou for your service Mr. Shipley.
So he gets out of the Marines a Sergeant and he has to pretend to be everything else in the military too? Bizarre??? Why not just be who you are!
I'm a former Marine six years both active and regular reserves I find fake SEALs, Special Forces, 75th Ranger Regiment, JTACs, PJ's, MARSOC and Marine Recon vets. While driving around the United States on a regular basis.
@@hudsondonnell444 USMC vet here, too. I have noticed that they all claim to be something cool. Never to they claim to have done my dad's service as Air Force supply. Or mine, as a Marine ground support equipment mechanic in a CH-53E squadron.
They all, badly, try to convince you they were either Rambo or Top Gun. Or, at least the guy in charge of them.
Also, they never get the little details right. I am no expert, but have called out a couple when what they were saying was just plain wrong.
He has got some good knees to have been a Seal.... ijs
What’s funny is I served in the Army infantry for 8 years and never saw combat. When people ask me if I deployed I never think about lying to them and saying yes. Usually I just kinda hang my head and say “no, I never made it to the sand box. I’ve been to Europe, Alaska, and Korea but never down range.” My friend was a Ranger who was killed in Afghanistan this year and I would never put myself in the same bracket.
@@michaelrojas8658 Thats because you have a valuable perspective that millions of people will never see! I am jealous of all the people who have learned these valuable lessons the hard way. They will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service in the infantry, it is sure as hell not easy.
Combat or not
So disrespectful to men who volunteer to lay their lives on the line for our country.
@TheVet4id most definitely, sorry didnt mean to exclude
That guy did serve in the military he was a Sergeant.
And women.
No one, is volunteering. It's a job, some apply, some fake it. But no one volunteered.
Mr. Don Shipley is a National Treasure!! 🇺🇸
Don, I just found out about you today, and my biggest regret is not enlisting. Thank You for what you do. Stolen Valor is so wrong and I’ve always despised people who do this. No words……
Don is a true bad ass, and so is his son. His son recently retired from the navy after a 20 year career in the seal teams. Many of those years were served at team 6
Team 6? Lame-O. I roll out in team no.1 or not at all; Second is the first to lose, well them and team sux, sorry six.
His son DJ is a good dude and super squared away just like his pops.
Youngest seal eva
@@mr.e.b.farnum8421You can’t be that dumb.
I laughed my ass off. „Lets give him the left hand salute“
I’m not a SEAL, but I did stay at a holiday inn express last night!
Lol that's great
I served in the vampire wars with Van Helsing and had sex with many werewolves.
Now you just need to switch to GEICO so you can save 15% or more on car insurance.
Hey you dang wood chucks quit chuckin my wood
Exactly 💯
Awesome dedication, keep up the great work and thank for your service!
What a HERO.... I know he wouldn't agree because that's what type of Man he is. To me, just an awesome Human being.. Thank you Sir, God bless you ALL 🙏
"I'll give him the left hand salute...!"
😆 priceless
I use the one finger salute
I was a Navy Seal once until Don Shipley turn off my Xbox and I wasn't a Seal anymore. I cried because I was only 10yrs old at the time.
Being that young man’s mentor was worth EVERY bit of that FAKER’s FAKENESS. Thank you, & God bless you, Don!!! ❤️
Thank you for your service from a civilian who at a minimum doesn’t have a family member in the service is like saying “thoughts and prayers”
You Boob Tube has no class shutting Master Chief down like that.
@Brian Haney there's a lot of weirdos on RUclips. At least he exposes fakes
Sr*
Watching Don shaking (3:44) as he confront this guy, you just know the Senior Chief ain;t shaking cos he's nervous... He's shaking because he has to hold himself back from snapping that phonie's neck...
Hes shaking with pure anger and rage, its a miracle Don doesn't kill the guy right then and there.
It’s adrenaline.
parkinsons
@@jaybajan it looks more like a hand tremor. The rest of him is cool as a cucumber. Lots of folks have chronic unknown etiological hand tremors which also aren't Parkinson's related. My dad says his developed shortly after getting married.
Kenneth Tombs: I get it every year around tax time.
Don't let them get you steamed. You Sir have done your service and am honored you placed your life on the line for others. I it helps you in anyway keep doing what you are doing.
Outstanding Don Shipley! SEMPER FORTIS
I love this man!
I'm a disabled Vietnam Vet and stolen valor boils my blood.
Well relax before you keel over and die.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! HAPPY VETERANS DAY 🇺🇸
That left hand salute man killed me. Don is a straight up killer
You are doing a great service for those that gave everything,,and you are still earning your honorable recognition keep exposing them
thankyou for all the service men and women and every branch of service out there
If you’re being a fake SEAL Shipley WILL get you
But his videos are behind a paywall now so not as many people get to see the phony get shamed. It's too bad.
@@MakerInMotion
It makes sense why it's paid. On one hand it creates a protective barrier, it provides support to allow him to do this. On the other hand it reduces the visibility. He was banned from RUclips so he uploads on his own site. I don't remember if his site is ad supported or not.
@@PiousSlayer It works out great for the fake seals because they only get exposed in front of Don's small paying audience rather than potentially millions on the largest video sharing platform on the internet.
@@MakerInMotion Yes, that's true. However, he was exposing them on RUclips, then RUclips banned him. /shrug
I don't think he should have been banned in the first place.
Well, Chris Kyle was a real SEAL and somebody got him nevertheless.
I’ve heard that when Don is too busy to travel to ‘out’ a fake Seal..... his hair goes instead.
I am waiting for his hair to have its own RUclips channel.
@@mikehilbert9349 lol i was thinking the same.
What a Great Man showing such a disservice by Frauds. You have to love watching them squirm when they are exposed. Keep up the Great Work Don.
I'm glad someone is taking control of this mess of idiots. It must be a daunting process but thank God he loves challenges. Thank you so much for serving our country and to continue serving our country.
That guy looks like a "rear" admiral.
LOL best comment
I'm sure he takes it in the rear
TheTimeTraveler2025 Maybe he means seal, the animal. He trains them for some circus?
TheTimeTraveler2025 yeah he reminds me of the American Sniper guy who although was real vastly exaggerated his stories. Like punching Jesse Ventura and shooting US civilians off top of the super dome during hurricane Katrina etc. All of which ended up debunked.
@@KandiKlover A lot of people get upset when I point out that the American Sniper was full of crap and that I agree with the jury awarding Jesse money from that slanderous book.
Extreme kudos to Don Shipley for doing an interview without dropping the F-bomb!
He probably only dropped 5 of them and they did retakes, ha ha.
Are you saying he didn’t go fucklear?
Wow Don 25 yrs as a seal God bless you bro thank you for your service
Don you were so, mad that your hands were shaking and no shame there Brother,,, I do the same thing,,, Thanks for your service.. You are a true hero ,,,
"I'll give him the left handed salute that's all he rates" I laughed so hard I started choking! 😂
Don is the Man - miss his old YT Channel.
He put this one up the other day
@TheTimeTraveler2025 a pin that is they hadn't earned the right to wear.
@TheTimeTraveler2025 Yeah, Nah. You don't have the right to wear Ribbons and Awards you haven't been awarded. That is not covered by Freedom of Speech/Freedom of expression. Nor do you have the right to profit or receive discounts given for service that you never did.
The fact is that the people that are making fake SEAL claims are doing so to garner respect, attention, financial reward etc. That is tantamount to Fraud. If you think Don has done anything illegal - by all means, look at the Videos, he's not shy on posting them and refer them to the Police. The simple fact is, Don is a credit to the US Military, the US Navy and the SEALs by ensuring that people who try to make fraudulent claims are exposed.
TheTimeTraveler2025
@TheTimeTraveler2025 GTFO Soy Boy!
Thanks Don Shipley for your excellent service for the navy and the seals unit and for America.
Thank you, Mr. Shipley. 🇺🇸
wow! don shipley is pissed.his hands are shaking from anger.
donald bulley - It’s from the adrenaline dump from not being used to direct confrontation.
@Duston Call so you are saying he should not out stolen valor.
@Duston Call duston must believe in gender fluidity
Btw tell Kadi hello, see you next week
I noticed that too, the man is passionate about outing fakes.
I’m a retired call of duty military infantry solider-served from 2011-2019. During my time I maxed prestige on every single call of duty game. Got dark matter and hit level prestige 14 on MW3.
Wow...hardcore. Thanks for your service!
This is my last year of service on modern warfare after vanguard im retiring woods and mason are flying the jets over my house as a farewell
Sir, I have nothing but respect for you. You and your Teams earned your ribbons same as my father. Anyone that hangs, what I believe, sacred ribbons that aren't earned is disgusting reprehensible individual. THANK YOU for outing them.
The lefy hand salute!!!! Don you are a national treasure. Also had no odea what a beast you are. I can only imagine what a handful you were in your day!!! Dont ever stop being you
If a guy was in the Marine reserves for six years be proud of that. Isn’t that enough? I guess not.
eric whitlow I was an active duty Armor crewman for four Honorably Discharged years, and I’m proud of my service. I’ve never used my service to my country to get laid or paid. Assholes like this do it all the time. Hey internet, I’m Corporal Russell, tank commander, never heard a shot fired in anger during the mid ‘80’s, but I was and will always be a United States Marine.
eric whitlow army reserves are a bunch of desk babies
He was in the Marines... That in itself is an accomplishment and he should be proud... Smh and I'm glad he was embarrassed..
Boomers man...boomers
Not when you claim service, rank, qualifications and experience that you simply DO NOT HAVE. I did 14 years in the RAN, saw Active service in the Gulf War in 91...transferred to the reserve as a Lieutenant. Does that mean I can walk around saying I was an Admiral? Who won the Victoria Cross? I don't effing think so..... and that's pretty much what that wanker was doing....
I love don and he’s hair he looks like chewbacca
I,ve said it before...get em Don.
LOVE what you do
Semper Fi, keep up the good work!
Real vets seldom talk about their experiences, except to fellow military friends. If you see someone in a military uniform, decked out in medals and ribbons, eager to talk about his deeds of daring do, treat that as a red flag.
My CPO dress blues and my standard navy last oxfords have been in my closet for 37 years. My ribbons and medals are in a box on my dresser, along with my dolphins and patrol pin. The elastic in the hat band of the convertable cap lost its elasticity 20 years ago. I never wear them, ever.
Once you leave active duty (or the reserves if you stay in the same branch that you were in as an active duty member), then you really aren't authorized to wear the full uniform again, except for the transit home if it is within three months of the separation under honorable conditions. There are exceptions for four of the service branches (the Coast Guard is not one of them) for service members who served in time of war, who may wear the the uniform of their service branch carrying the insignia of the highest rank held. I think that means if you have an expedition or campaign ribbon, you may wear the uniform. I got the gedunk ribbon (National Defense) in boot camp, but I am pretty sure it doesn't quality, and the Cold War, where I spent my time and energy, was never actually a declared war, so I personally don't feel that I could properly wear the Navy uniform again.
Under federal statute, nobody is authorized to wear any uniform that displays a rank higher than that held. Every lying POS poseur who claims to have been a SeAL or Special Forces, or "Delta Force" or whatever the current hero unit is (they all are, by the way), and wears rank and insignia that they never earned are despicable and are in violation of the law.
Unfortunately, the US judicial system has decided that these people have the right to lie to the rest of us under a very broad definition of protected speech under the 1st Amendment, provided they aren't trying to obtain some unearned cash benefit.
Faking being a SeAL is bad, but faking having medals for valor is the bottom rung in that ladder to hell. The only medal that is actually protected by law is the MOH; if you didn't get one the hard way, you may not even own it, let alone claim its award and wearing it.
The one Navy SEAL I know 35 years ago in the Navy. Told me, "A Real SEAL will not brag or talk about what goes on.
Spot on lad. I my brother will sometimes wear his old Para jumper (or “sweater” to Americans) to work if he’s got nothing else or to go the shop quick for some milk or something and I know a few other lads that will do the same, now and again wear their rege top or something for manual labour jobs or going the shop real quick but that’s it. You’ll never see them out in full kit and as you said never really talk about it unless either someone asks or to other armed forces. Even then my brother rarely talks about it. Not because of “you wasn’t their maann” but because it was just a job. Soldiers are surrounded by people who have done the same thing so passing P Company to a Para or going to war or something really isn’t that impressive to them. Once you pass you’re surrounded by other people who’ve passed making it the norm so (in their eyes) not worth bragging about.
@@me5969 I wonder how often these phonies accidentally wear insignia from other countries' militaries. "And this badge shows I graduated from airborne school." "*cough* God Save the Queen." "What?"
@@me5969 Exactly, they don't surround themselves with more civilians than necessary.
Mr. Shipley is Excellence at its finest.
Thank you Don and Diane for your decades of service, inspiration, humor, and honoring the fallen. And, thank you for routing out the fake, cowardly, lying POS that are not even worthy of carrying your seabag. I wish there were stronger legal consequences for the phonies, to set an example to other SEAL wannabes who gave nothing, while you guys were risking your lives everyday giving your all.
Great job, My Uncle was one of the original Frogmen in WWII, Keep up the great work Senior Chief!
I love Don Shipley he's a real navy seal
Keep doing what you're doing Don Shipley. I never served in the military, but I've worked in law enforcement for 20 years. During one of my off days I watched a documentary on the Navy Seals and they showed the training they have to go through just to be a part of their elite community. After seeing what they go through I have the highest respect for them. I know Shipley does it because it disrespects those who went through the training and who have fight and died in engagements in defense of this country. If you read this Chief Shipley, thank you for your service then and thank you now.
well done !! keep up the work
Grew up military.. dad was military… and hubby was in the navy for 4 years.. love this guy… and what he does!
How petty can a petty officer get? “Hold my beer” - Don
Go get 'em Don Shipley, and bring back honor to the people that honorably served the military and proud of what we did! Give these scammers what they deserve.
THANK U MR SHIPLEY AMEN 🙏
Thanks Shipley!
Dont be fooled by Don Shipleys shaking as being fear, fact is it was pure anger.
@God, Guns, & Bible Stolen valor is a felony if you profit from it.
Don could be having essential tremors.. Not life ending, but bothering and annoying...
His temptation to give these fakes a slap & a half must be a struggle. Be safe Senior Chief - God forbid, we'd hate to see one of these lunatics snap & get violent. Just the "imperial entanglements" arising from defending yourself would be sobering. CHEERS
Real vets start shake like that out of anger.
Don Shipley is like the Chris Hansen to fake SEALs.
“Have a seat..”
Perfectly said.
They should team up.
So you have this guyyyyyy
Yes. Only thing missing is the girl who says “C’mon in!”
Awesome work!!👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸 Keep exposing these weirdo's!!!
Shipley is the real deal. I'm former navy, tried out for the seals, but, didn't have the swimming skills needed. But, I love those tough, dedicated individuals who made it!
Don is the "REAL MAN"
I'm not military but I truly respect Don. Thanks for your service.
I love that guy..putting the dummies on blast I love it
Great video. Unbelievable how he listens to the story and then stumps them with the most basic question.. 😎🤣
Senior Chief dedicated his life to Duty, Honor, Country
Thus RUclips deleted his channel as counter to Liberal values.
5:22 “I’ll give him the left hand salute”. OMG LOL
Maybe because there’s not a lot of Marine or Navy retires in that state predominantly Army easiest way to get away with your lies go where no one can out you. Keep up the great work Don!
his stress level only gets worse you can see him shaking like that proves he is serious and hope he takes care of his heart
You are doing a great service to all of our fellow veterans ! Even though I was only in the National Guard, and not an elite like yourself, it really hurts that someone can pose as being true but be an imposter. Thank you !!!
I was deployed more in the Guard than Active duty...
No matter what country you live in when you see something like this it makes your blood boil when you consider the sacrifices those soldiers made to their country and some coward who never even saw real combat claims to be far above what he ever even experienced.
I'm not a veteran but enjoy seeing how you root out the impostors; thank you for your service in the Navy and what you do now to protect the honor of the Seals. I live just north of the UDT/Seal Museum on Hutchinson Island in Florida, and often think of you and your wife when I pass by that facility. 😎
I can tell in 2 minutes who is a real vet. Ask these 3 questions: who were you with?(the unit) whats your MOS? (specialty) how long did you serve? Where were you stationed?
😊these questions ALWAYS come up when 2 vets are havin a conversation
thank's for this video !!!
Thank You Shipley, honor is “a way of life”.
Hold on a minute is that John McCain's twin brother?
He has the same hobby. Lying to people and taking their money.
The chief would eat McCain for breakfast.
@@murkstalinskitm5334 McCain was a pilot and a tortured POW. What does your record look like?
@@bobdonovan34 I know what John was. He was being compared to The one and only Don Shipley, not me. My record states certified bad ass lmao
@@murkstalinskitm5334 I just hate seeing the guy trashed. I know it's political poking but I think it got out of hand. He did what he was supposed to and more.
and I'm good with your title. The more the better.
Don ... Thank you sir!
Thank you for your service and thank you for outing these scumbags