Stolen Valor Phony Navy SEAL of the Week. Two Phony SEALS at the Naval Academy and some SEAL History

[@nizarelmashni3244]

Hey Don I really enjoy your videos. The truth always finds a way out. I was wondering have you ever came across anyone who was actually telling the truth?

[@donshipleyformerbuds131]

I simply look up a name when asked. If the name is not listed then that person was never a SEAL. Maybe 1 in 100 requests I get turn out to be a real SEAL and I got one this morning for a SEAL I served with and was happy to tell the person who asked that he was legit. A lot of people ask me 'how many times have you called someone that was actually a legit SEAL'? Never, not a single time. I already know you're a phony before I ever touch the phone, nizarelmashni3244.

[@nizarelmashni3244]

@@donshipleyformerbuds131 awesome job Sir. Look forward to more of your videos. By far my favorite channel on KZbin

[@Ryanc4281]

@@georgecoull1883 I wonder if it's the same guy from South America I believe.

[@cardo718]

@@donshipleyformerbuds131 Hey Don, I would like to ask if you could do a video story about an old friend of mine. His name is George Robert "Bob" Davis. He served 22 years in the Navy, with about 20 years as a SEAL. 3 tours in Vietnam , Silver Star award included. His last combat experience was in Grenada, where he had to be medevaced from a venomous snake bite. Bob Davis was born in 1947 and joined the Navy circa 1965. Circa 1966 or 1967 he earned his Trident and became a SEAL. He retired in 1986 and became a Deputy Sheriff in the rural northern California County of Mendocino. I was a CHP Officer and we worked together a lot, because sometimes the only other back up was each other. We were dive partners, free diving for abalone and spear fishing. I was a US Marine 1974 to 1980. In 1989 I went into the Marine Reserves, while still working with the CHP. Deputy Bob Davis was killed in the line of duty on April 14, 1995. He was ambushed. He killed one of the bad guys, before he was killed by .223 rifle fire. Bob Davis was loved and respected by hundreds of people in our community. I was working the night he was killed and responded to the scene. The memorial service for Bob Davis was a huge deal in our county, with over 3,000 people attending. His old commanding officer from his last unit gave an awesome tribute to Bob, along with numerous active duty Navy Sailors and SEALs in attendance, along with a Law Enforcement memorial service. Don, if you want to contact me through your website, I can give you more info. Mendocino County produced another Navy SEAL, Jesse Pittman, who was one of the SEALs killed on Extortion 17, in 2011.

[@brandonsmith2299]

Can’t wait for the video. I like the history. It’s something us civilians are not really allowed to see or hear about. Thank you for your service and sorry for your loss sir.

[@richardhuffman-oy8ng]

I don’t understand why people have to lie about their military service. I was a C-130 Crew Chief. Very proud of my military service

[@CombatMonkey11B]

I think it’s because some people develop an inferiority complex due to MOS regret. Everyone wants to be seen as the hero, and it’s crazy. I was in the Army, did my time as a door kicker overseas and personally I wish I had done something like boat driver 😂

[@11mchristo]

As you should be.

[@douggauzy6258]

B- 52 H model. Crew chief here . 1981-85. Ellsworth AFB. South Dakota . Awesome experience . I m 62 and can’t remember people I work with but can remember back then faces and names like yesterday .

[@ryanthompsonthompson820]

Deep down, they want a sex change.

[@IamJacksColon4]

wouldn't AC-130 been cooler?

[@lightgrove7751]

It’s always a good day when Shipley arrives

[@garyharrawood6799]

I served under Lt. T. Boyhan (Romeo Plt.) in Vietnam. Today at 75 years old I am still inspired and guided by Mr. Boyhan's leadership. By the way Les Moe, was at that time, this young SEALs "Sea Daddy" and operating with Les was being in the field with a true master. Keep up the good work Don.

[@poisenbery]

I haven't heard someone say "Bravo Zulu" in over 10 years. Thanks for making these videos. Really enjoy your channel. It brings back a lot of the pride I had when I was AD.

[@SaltStorm007]

BTW, I have found that the bravest guys don’t ever talk about it and even if you are family you’d be lucky to hear a story. My grandfather was awarded a Bronze Star and it took me DECADES to hear what happened. So glad he told me before he passed because I was🤯....he was absolutely a hero. Thanks again, Don💯🙏

[@garyhardison9265]

Very true no need to wolf crap to strangers, you and your friends know.

[@kentuckyjerk323]

I knew very little about my uncle George. He wrote a book about his life as a Polish Immigrant turned Green Beret. Even Shipley down plays how important his role was as a SEAL. .

[@kentuckyjerk323]

​@subifyouareagainstantifaan3928 You pulled me out right before the napalm hit. I remember being in bootcamp with you under Sgt. Hartman. Joker, Cowboy, Snowball and Pile were also there.

[@BeamieYT]

Yep, my brother-in-law was a seal (verified by Don) and he is not one to mention it, even downplays it... I have met other seals in former work capacities and it's as if they share the same mentality... if someone brags about it then they weren't...

[@luxonlex4453]

I did not hear about my uncles Bronze Star until his funeral. He ran into a German mine field to retrieve two other soldiers, in France during WWII. He apparently got the reprimand pat on the back. Its the quiet ones you really have to watch out for. 👍🏾

[@BeauLong1993RN4L.]

Don you're a National treasure. 🇺🇸

[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

He needs to be as famous as Jocko. People will think twice before spouting fables.

[@peterhamilton4256]

Also in the 🇬🇧 uk

[@Garysmith-yz9el]

Indeed very well known in the UK. When KZbin knows you are liking Military or Navy channels Don Shipley soon appears as Someone you'all be interested to watch.

[@Digitalgems9000]

@@A_KZbin_Commenter who is Jocko?

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

@@Digitalgems9000 some douche with a podcast

[@steved8567]

Don, I love that you expose so many of these bums, but I also appreciate your breadth of knowledge of Naval history. Impressive! Thanks for sharing.

[@grimchuckles9484]

Posed as a SEAL to get a meal at Annapolis? Once a Sailor always a Sailor😅

[@marc6093]

In 1987 I was a Corpsman at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, working on the 6th Floor, CCU. I need it to go to another floor to get something, when the elevator door opened, who was there in his cocky Uniform ???. Lt. Michael Thornton, he is very tall, I guess 6'2", I am 5'9", I started looking at all his medals, when I arrived at the top, I see the Medal of Honor, I almost crap my pants..all I could say was "Sir, you have the medal of Honor!!". He was very nice, and replied to me, "yes, I am at this moment the only active duty with the medal". Later I became a FMF Recon Corpsman, I also trained at the range with the M60E3, the same as the one Don I believe has shoot with, the weight is 19Lbs. the one Thornton used during the Vietnam era, was the M60E1, which weighted 5 more Lbs, 24.5 Lbs.

[@mrbotucker]

My brother-in-law, Commander (retired and deceased) was a 1958 graduate of the USNA. Same year as John McCain RIP. Spent his last days before retirement on the USS Turner Joy. Last shot fired. Deepest gratitude to all who served in Vietnam during those times!

[@briancooper2112]

The only reason McCain became a pilot was his dad who was CNO. McCain ruined 2 planes before Vietnam. McCain didn't follow procedures during his last mission. He was at altitude and heading. He also didn't tuck in his arms. That's how he broke arms. McCain also married into a rich family. He divorced his wife who waited for him as pow. She lost a foot in height to near fatal car accident. Cindy McCain dad was a crook.

[@DVincentW]

It's a privilege to get a history lesson from someone who has lived it. Massive Respect 👍

[@mrpotato4441]

This guy is insufferable.

[@godsv]

U.S Marine here. I love your videos Sir. I genuinely have the upmost respect for what you do. Subscribed for life!

[@DeaunaS]

My hubby carried M60, carried 500 ammo, too, Oct 70-April ‘71 in Vietnam, attached to 101stB2nd501 AirMobile, PhuBai/Hue/ASau Valley; part of LamSon719. Last 6months he was squad leader. We’re grateful for yours & sweet wife’s service. Well as your continued service protecting true Veterans history.

[@non11171]

I have watched every interview with Mr. Thornton. True specimen of a man. Just an amazing person. The best is when he is with his friend and fellow Medal of Honor recipient Mr. Thomas Norris. Both men are cut from a different cloth.

[@stevesteveson2537]

I just found out that if you buy 6 months or more of his membership, Diane herself takes the order over the phone! She is as friendly and awesome as youd expect. I was a bit star struck

[@NorthernIrelandConflictVideos]

dons hair should have its own show

[@kinsley7777]

valid point 🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenjon3502]

Like trumps syrup on spitting image😂

[@Tapioca674]

You’re watching it.

[@JaxonSmithers]

Usually, when the bell pops up on any other channel, I'll watch it in a few days. These are for immediate viewing, love seeing these phonies get outed! Keep up the good work!

[@maicoman1096]

Love your stories of the navy. I was in the Air Force, (one step above draft dodging). But you sir, are a real complement to my nation.

[@jds6206]

If you served our nation honorably as an Airman, then you served our Nation Honorably......

[@Sith_dude]

As an Air Force veteran myself, we are not draft dodgers. I feel insulted by your statement. I served at Beale AFB in the 80s and early 90s in strategic recon. More than likely recon photos from our U2s and SR-71s provided photographic Intel for special forces. I'm very proud to have served. Aim High!!!

[@DocSeabright]

Creative, fun, and interesting draft dodging. Well done, sir.

[@billy-xv1zt]

i really admire the way mr shipley speaks highly and fondly of other seals, and the stories are always interesting funny, and informative, great stuff.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Man I wish Don was my Uncle! I could listen to his stories all day long! Very interesting stuff Don, thank you!

[@unclequack5445]

"Uncle Don" aha haa aha ha ha aha......

[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

He seems like a wise man I would actually take seriously. And he has a great sense of humor.

[@unclequack5445]

Yeah Don is cool.

[@kennethcostigan1367]

Hey Senior Chief...USNA '72 here. I entered USNA in the summer of '68 and RADM Kaufman was the Superintendent for a few weeks when I was sworn in. I met him in his quarters at a "meet & greet" for the Plebe class, so I got to shake hands with a real hero - the first of several that I met. A little more detail about him: He graduated with the Class of '33, but during the Depression the Navy only needed half of the graduates so they sent the bottom half of the Class home without being commissioned. When the war broke out in Europe in '39, he volunteerd with the American Volunteer Ambulence Service in France. He was captured by the Germans and was a POW. He escaped somehow, made his way to England, and joined the Royal Navy. He joined the USN after Pearl Harbor. Truly the best-of-the-best. USS KAUFMAN (FFG-59), a PERRY-class frigate, was named after him. Thought you might want to know. Keep doin' what you're doin'.

[@sidbobby3233]

Genuinely have massive grin when i watch u & ur wife, me and my girlfriend enjoy what u do. Many thanks Sid and Lianne frm the UK

[@flanj1]

When you said," The guy was just hungry... can you fault him?" Follwed with the kindest Don Shipley face I've seen. 😊

[@thomasboyhan3224]

Don, Thanks for a great recounting of SEAL history and my small slice of it. I really appreciate your weaving in the stories of Draper Kaufman, Mike Thorton and Lester Moe into the tale. BRAVO ZULU!!!

[@michaeloliveri1907]

I was RA and in 2004 I had done contract work at the USNA for nearly 6 months for electrical maintaince. I've never had so much fun between the Marines and Mid shipman that I didn't want to leave. I worked out of Hanscom AFB in Mass. I highly recommend to active and non active Navy and Marines to tour the acadamy. Days before I left my partner Cris took me to different locations to say goodbye to people that I had done work in their facility and obviously, I had done favors for and to my amazement was giving trinkets such as a folding rigging knife, an od tool bag and finally a silver boats wain whistle which I couldn't figure out how to use it but it did drive my dog crazy when I tried to use it! I recommend any service member past or present to visit this Honorable place and guarantee it will leave an indelible mark on you! USNA thank you for the great memories....! Mike Oliveri US Army veteran!

[@Greek5425]

It's unbelievable how many people do this.Thanks Don, appreciate all that you do.

[@garys1266]

Don, I swear I never served or was a Navy Seal. So you can chalk me up as a guy that will never get one of your phone calls or be part of your investigations. I find your channel intriguing as I don't get why folks would BS their way in any social setting stating they were a SEAL no less stating that they were in the military. I will say I live in the DMV, so that makes it harder to claim military service with so many vets in our area. Anywho, I love your channel and the stories are mind boggling. Thank you for your service Mr. Shipley.

[@theoriginalNoOne.]

I'm almost 100% positive that my grandfather was working at the Naval Academy during this time. Cool stuff. Love the history lessons!

[@chasechaseschasecards]

It's insane how much Don knows. Not only about the navy but every branch. I've heard him bust phony 82nd airborne veterans too from the army. He's all over the phonies and in their nightmares lol. Been watching him for years. My favorite content having been a vet myself.

[@jimscalm3231]

Don didn't find your grandpa in the database.

[@cornonthecob1268]

​@@jimscalm3231LMAO

[@intricateinc8566]

No such thing as almost 100% lol

[@ernielundquist2869]

If you got a year book from that time period perhaps he's in there.

[@squarefour1]

I have been listening to “War” stories my whole 60 year life. My father Cmsgt Snow 33 years in the AF and most of my family served. Senior Chief. Thank you. I could listen to you all day

[@tylerleavitt2715]

Just your delivery is so compelling!! I really think a podcast format interviewing some of these legends would be nothing short of historical documentary content. Seriously. I also think a book would be a best seller because people are hungry for truths about these amazing Americans.

[@stevenfrost6441]

Really enjoyed this one Senior Chief, like you I love Naval History. I just read a book by James D. Hornfischer called The Fleet at Flood Tide about the Battle of Saipan, Tinian and Guam during WW2 in 1944 and the huge role UDT and Draper Kaufman played in that. Amazing stuff. ♥👍

[@Pogifrog]

Thank you Don!! I have so much respect for true Seals, I was not the kind of kid that would have ever even got into BUDS. Aviation Structural Mechanic 20 years retired.

[@marblemanda]

I’m so impressed by Mr. Shipley’s passion and knowledge of military history. Sir, you make us all so very proud. Thank you for what you do, and for your service.

[@shedred1967]

Whoop whoop! Happy Saturday Don & Diane!

[@211inprogress]

Surely these people must know one day they're going to end up talking to a real soldier ? Love your uploads and glad to see you're still serving, putting these clowns on blast. All the best. 🇬🇧

[@RicArmstrong]

Perhaps, but randomly coming across a real Navy Seal is extremely unlikely. So these idiots get away with it for a long time

[@jameswiskus8859]

I plaid paint ball wars with Nam Vets back in 1984 when I was 13..them were some serious games..I got shot in the eye with a paintball and this Vet on my team drug me through the brush and behind a tree for cover and he had his tongue in my eye cleaning it out so fast..all this happen in a matter of seconds..it was an experience I will never forget. I plaid enough with them to learn a few things. I so thankful for the Vets. I was not able to serve like my Dad did..went to prison like a dumbass..im sory sir..I could have been a good soldier and a brother.

[@mettysama9634]

Love the history lesson here, sent this video to my dad who served as an M60 gunner in the army stationed in south korea. Love what you do senior!

[@Pedro-k1i9s]

I’m no longer paying for the extreme seal videos. But their customer support guy is top tier. Prompt and helpful. Honestly just top notch. I just can’t afford it currently but I WILL be back.

[@grabbernuclear4655]

Absolutely love the REAL stories Don. History that our young kids should hear. Cheers

[@chriscusty9404]

I knew a naval academy graduate who then went to seals in the early 2000s. I believe he stepped on mine in Afghanistan and joined the para Olympics. Total Badass! God bless them all

[@stephenkeefer3436]

Bravo ! Young shipmate. Your relaying of important history is so very refreshing. As always, bless you and your family, with you and around the world.

[@MM-te8tz]

I really enjoy your videos Don. And I love the history lessons even more, especially from you. Respect. I wish you was an uncle or grandfather, I would love to listen to your stories over a camp fire.

[@thebronzetoo]

GREAT stories, Senior!!!

[@lynnkramer1211]

Yup! I still love listening to you and Diane's stories. I love both of your twinkling eyes and your undeniable chemistry together.

[@ensporium8857]

The man.... the myth....the legend..... Don Shipley 💯🇺🇲🦅

[@davidlocke1668]

Thank you for your decades of service to not just this country but for supporting ethics. Cheers.

[@xxxxxx-tq4mw]

Mike Thornton’s Medal of Honor for saving the life of his senior officer, Thomas Norris, who also received the M.O.H. on a mission in North Vietnam is unbelievable. I’ve listened to their stories on You Tube. They are true heroes.

[@joeszalay2052]

I watched that episode with Thornton his buddy was shot in the head and he saved him and another guy has died I think he saved two at once

[@Ragingmaja]

I'm not sure how often it's been mentioned, but I love how the inside of your house looks

[@brandonwhite7306]

Don Shipley the coolest SOB on utube , brother love your sence of humor 😆 !

[@SaltStorm007]

Love these weekend videos, Don. Hope you and the family are doing well and that you all have a blessed one💯🙏Appreciate you, Don!

[@BB12659]

Senior, thank you! I just finished a 3-part series on the SWCC Teams. I highly recommend it. A great recruiting tool versus some materials our young people are asked to consume. You're the man!

[@kristinreynolds577]

Don, I’d love to see more videos like this one. You love history and and it is great to hear the stories of your fellow teammates, whether they served before, middle, or after you retired. It is so apparent that you love the Navy and it’s be awesome to hear more stories like this! I also wanted to thank you, Diane, and DJ for your service! 🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸❤️💙

[@AV5Z4]

Don, I really like your delivery. "He was hungry." OMG had me rolling😆!

[@rampart6925]

I will never get tired of Senior Chiefs stories. Always a pleasure Don.

[@Dmat76]

I was just a Gunner's Mate and am happy with my service. You should be proud no matter what your job was in the navy.

[@hardrock1826]

There must be some incredible stories, as to what happened, that led to these Men being awarded these impressive medals? It would be great to hear a skilled story teller like you Don, revealing the details of all those past events.

[@karlsanlogistics]

I admire your work, Chief. Keep up the fight. Retired 2011, E-7 US Army, 23 yrs.

[@K9-Crazy]

Good to see ya Don.

[@hammer9151]

This was a great history class, thank you for tour continued service.

[@bendaves77]

I always love hearing about the guys who fought in ww2 and Vietnam and they went above and beyond what they were asked to do.

[@RobinP556]

That was a great set of stories, loved them all and would love to hear more. As for the pig, I carried one on and off both when I was in the 82nd Airborne and in the 5th Special Forces Group. I looked goofy as hell with that thing…5’4” tall with a 23 pound machine gun

[@rwcowell]

Same I was in 2/508 and 3/505 and carried the pig. I never made it to Special Forces, but trained with and was on some ops with 5th and 7th SFGs. Small world! AATW!!!

[@RobinP556]

@@rwcowell When I was in the 82nd I was in 2/504 the whole 4 years. In SF I was with 5th Group the whole time. Very different but I liked both units, though in SF we had a lot more fun overseas. I unfortunately missed the post 9/11 stuff though as I was already out on a medical following a nasty HALO accident.

[@rwcowell]

@@RobinP556 Sorry to hear about your HALO accident. I served from 1983-90. I seriously considered SF after my second enlistment, and was encouraged to join by many when I did Robin Sage the second time. But I was pretty much spent and just wanted to go to university by then. Cheers!

[@charlescoleman4017]

This might be my favorite episode. Thank you Mister Shipley!

[@knights5013]

I never knew how many people pretended to be seals. That’s wild!

[@anthonysmith8946]

As a veteran most people who were in the Navy claim to be SEAL

[@ancientgamer3645]

Love how you expose the phonies. I was never a Navy Seal, but I can understand how this could piss a former Navy Seal off.

[@alexk73]

It amazes me as to how a guy can claim to be a seal and gets to address people at the naval academy. Doesn’t anyone in the government do due diligence anymore? Absolutely crazy….

[@dinomak69]

It amazes me how a Navy Admiral man dresses up and pretends to be a woman. And we are supposed to accept this as normal. What's the message sent to our youth of today? Join the military and change your gender? Something is twisted here.

[@scottzema3103]

@@dinomak69 You have no real clue as to what motivates people.

[@dinomak69]

@@scottzema3103 I don't care what motivates someone to be what they are not. Nor does it motivate me.

[@Thiccness_Is_Delicious]

Since when has our government not focused on screwing the people to better themselves?

[@Thiccness_Is_Delicious]

​@@dinomak69our military is done for we can't even defend ourselves so I'd recommend learning mandarin.

[@jackofmanytrades927]

It will never cease to amaze me how many of these people there are out there

[@emperorpalpatine1228]

World War 2 started in 1939...We didn't enter until 1941.

[@tnwhiskey68]

Which means WW2 started in 1941, if you're an American!

[@Challender]

Thank you, Mr. Shipley.

[@Amar1338]

Roses are red violets are blue you better watch your back fake SEALs Don is coming for You !

[@michaelmiller5194]

Former Marine. Brothers a current Captain in the Navy. Love the history. Thanks Mr. Shipley

[@gabeburgin235]

I look forward to every one of your videos. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@EricCoop]

Don, that's interesting history. I graduated from USNA in 2001 and at least by the time I went there and commissioned, a handful of SEAL Candidates were graduating and going to BUD/S. Most of my SPECWAR classmates have since left active duty, though one friend, Nate Charles, is in the USNR and practices law in Maryland. Another classmate, Commander Brian Bourgeios (posthumously promoted to Captain), CO of SEAL Team 8, died in December 2021 in a training mishap. To learn that USNA wasn't letting grads direct-commission into SPECWAR is interesting, but it doesn't surprise me. USNA continues to primarily commission officers into SWO, Subs, Aviation, or USMC. However, they've evolved some programs where now officers who meet certain qualifications go right into the Medical Corps or there are other options to do a URL tour and then lat xfer into RL communities (IP, Crypto, etc.). I had some classmates in 2001 who went into the Supply Corps on account of color blindness. Flight school attrites (fallen angels) and folks who wash out of Nuclear Power School (nuclear waste) sometimes move along to another community or get sent home if the Navy has too many officers (they flip-flop on this constantly). As for the LT Solomon you described, I found a couple - one who graduated in 1957 and is deceased and listed as "Mr." in our registry. The other, Class of 1959, retired as a Commander so I'm sure the late Mr. Solomon was your culprit. Next time you see Ace (he's Class of 1966 and SEAL), tell him Eric said hi. He was my neighbor some years back during one of my shore tours. If this story is true, and seems to be, Solomon would've crossed paths with RADM Kaufmann and certainly would've been asked about his career history at some point in social settings and such. Looking up an officer's record isn't difficult, so that he could lie to the Mids about his service history and slip through the cracks would surprise me. I'm guessing it caught up to him at some point or a military rank vice "Mr." would be in our alumni registry. My guess is he either got GCM and dismissed - OR - more likely he went to NJP and either resigned or was separated at BOI. One thing about military service is you can never get away with lying about it. I'm a retired SWO and our community is large but not so large I wouldn't be able to verify credentials on anyone. But then again, the stolen valor crowd aren't exactly running around telling people they served as SWOs. Just not glamorous enough, I guess. No one makes up sea stories about zone inspections, writing 2Ks, validating the CSMP, maintaining maintenance boards, arguing with SUPPO for parts, running main space fire drills, fast crusing, and standing duty in port.

[@sierramydelta9983]

First off, I was never in the military, my father was enlisted in the Navy. I’ve been to the academy as a contractor, that’s as close as I’ve ever been. I’m replying because I have a neighbor, S. Solomon, that graduated from the Naval Academy in 1957. He’s still alive. Claims to be a former SEAL, flies flags on his house and is ALWAYS wearing either a Navy baseball hat or a jacket. I don’t know for certain about his claims, like I said I never served, but my BS meter goes off whenever he speaks. He also claims to have been the navigator on USS Harry Yarnell when it searched for the Thresher. Maybe the wrong person altogether, but the similarities caught my attention.

[@jj_finigan]

I was drummed out of the navy in the early 90s at bootcamp for failing the u.a. at okc meps...i did 8 weeks anyway..i swear i met this SEAL ...he pulled me outta the pool in Great Lakes...i almost drowned

[@jj_finigan]

My dad did 2 deployments USMC in Viet Nam btw..DOUGLAS JOHN FINIGAN...my grandfather was purple heart in WW2 US ARMY WW2...Look me up.

[@jj_finigan]

30 years as a frame carpenter..I'm one of the toughest most honest guys you'll meet today sir

[@jj_finigan]

😅 and I hate pot

[@isntimportant]

Lester Moe has got to be the cruelest name a parent could give a child. Especially in the military.

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

Richard "Dick" Small I know a guy with that name.

[@ChristinaFromYoutube]

I went to school with a BJ Head. Your parents really would have to hate you.

[@markedwards768]

We had guys named Peace, Love, Wood and a Smallwood in my SeaBee unit. No kidding. Naturally BU3 Wood always got the obligatory greeting... "Morning Wood!" 😅

[@slaythompson]

I was looking for someone to comment this exact thing 😂 especially seeing his name on paperwork “Moe, Lester” 💀

[@lesgobrandon8038]

I had a supervisor named Dick Joy. 😁

[@zegotashalom3881]

Hi Don, thank you so much for what you do, as a former Seaman of the strongest and proudest Navy in the world. The Seals have always been a childhood dream I had of joining one day, however sadly I was not able to complete my enlistment and was Honorably Discharge in 1973, But that is another story. You make me so proud of what you accomplish for your brothers and all Honorably Discharge Vets. Maybe someday I will have the honor of meeting you and your beautiful wife, stay safe and God Bless.

[@dfdemt]

Don, please tell the story that you alluded to in one of your other phony SEAL videos. The instance where the phony SEAL/convicted felon got onto base in Little Creek and went on training evolutions with a SEAL team. We ALL want to hear that story!

[@alecbaker13]

Agreed.

[@CoryFarris]

I love Don’s videos. But I truly enjoy when he teaches us Navy history! Great stuff.❤

[@5chevin5]

Im about to take a civilian job with the USN overseas. Currently going through the background check, but I told them Im secret squirrel classified and that only the president can release my records (the ones that didn't burn up in the records fire). In all seriousness it will be a tremendous honor serving the mission in my unique little way, making life a little better for the service men and women stationed far from home.

[@thatguy7085]

I was a secret squirrel… very boring job. Not kidding, I was a secret squirrel when I was deployed with Shipley in the Persian Gulf in the mid 80s… I have pictures of him. My grade and clearance actually prevented me from attending BUDS. I was not permitted to be a grunt. Worked with them, was deployed for intel, but never a grunt.

[@billbooser5833]

Don is the most admirable military person I've ever seen.

[@kilcar]

Is there NO security at the Naval Academy?

[@gus2600]

Thanks for all you do and thanks to your wife .

[@darrylwalker1867]

WWII started in 1939

[@Gunnar001]

He’s talking from a U.S. perspective. WW2 started in 1941 for the U.S. because that’s when they joined the war. So, he’s not wrong.

[@jamesbates8078]

..for some.....study more.

[@ScottMcmillianII1996]

United states involvement

[@sbruce7536]

Love what you do! Thank you for your service!

[@waffleseigle3138]

Don, this is Roe Seigle. Remember me? I’m the Marine with a Purple Heart and you called my purple heart got for a level three concussion “cheesy.” Then you proceeded to treat me like one of these ass clowns that steals valor. You put my picture up of my mug shot, made fun of my mental health after two tours in Iraq and demeaned my service to this country. I still have migraines from that explosion in Iraq but my Purple Heart was “cheesy.” All this because I asked you to verify a seal claim but didn’t want to call him out because I found out her was a schizo. After you embarrassed me, treated me like I had stolen valor you at least had the decency to take the video down. But now you won’t even give me, a fellow combat veteran, a phone call and explain why you did that to me.

[@rollerskatertexasgirl]

An email to Don would make way more sense and would be more formal than leaving a comment under one of his videos

[@thediddler]

@@rollerskatertexasgirldisagree. An exaggerated public shaming needs to be remedied publicly.

[@Jareddoesthings]

Well that’s odd, a google search does not reveal your name. Do you have your receipt?

[@texaspapa9445]

Go back to paint ball

[@Jareddoesthings]

@texaspapa9445 I mean would it even matter? There's no video when you google search the guys name about being a phony seal. It's almost like it never happened.

[@billbillson3129]

Mike Thornton is a real life hero, thanks for sharing, Senior Chief!!

[@georgecoull1883]

Thornton probably did carry all that ammo and I believe it 100% he earned his MOH with an injured brother on his back from water to land! What a badass American hero 💯 thank you for another awesome video sir!

[@ottergreen8190]

The most bad ass individuals I’ve been lucky enough to be friends with are always the most humble.

[@DDGVET4]

Bravo Zulu Don & Diane! From USN vet 78-88. USS Lawrence DDG-4/ USS Nimitz CVN-68, NOB NORVA. & NMCB-ONE, CBC Gulfport, MS.

[@BrianMAGA]

Hey Don if you ever tire of putting Fakes on blast, your a great Naval Special Warfare Historian you're description of the M60 And the Hero SEALS who carried it in Vietnam was Epic Thanks

[@randomtees]

Don, when will you post some of your in-person confrontations? Those are the craziest.

[@larrysmith2655]

I’ve watched this guy in the YT clouds (no comments) for at least 4 years. Keep going Don! I wish you and your wife the best!

[@williamsedlock3903]

Great story done you know as a dad father we all want our sons to do better than we did we want him to be stronger go further faster his dad would have been proud of him with the two crosses he earned

[@meatslide]

Thank you for your service in and out of the Navy Senior

[@chasechaseschasecards]

They welcomed him in on his word of need and his service. Unfortunately, cant do that anymore. Im a vet, and I run into other vets who wildly embelish their service and its sad. Be happy of whatever you did as long as you did it honorably.

[@geoff_tac]

I met Mr Thorton at the Frogs for Freedom motorcycle rally here in Tx. Awesome dude...vey humble and a large man even at his age. You dont see a lot of MOH plates so it was humbling to this sailor.

[@Mystic-l3r]

Definitely not ready for this episode of the don shipley show

[@shawnbergin8479]

Carrying and feeding "Mr. Beltfed!" was worth every pain endured.

[@brmam1385]

A great addition to the history of UDT & SEAL TEAMS . Thank you! 👍♥🇺🇸

[@bleedingfinger]

You’re such a good story teller, And have a voice to go with it

[@angelocrudo8704]

Don your the best!!! Thank you for all you do and all you've done