Do former Navy Seals typically brag about it a lot
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Very few are will brag about being a former SEAL. So if this guy was a SEAL he is abnormal.
Times change, but some human behaviors don't. My dad was a heavy mochine gunner in a weapons company during WW2 in New Guinea and the Philippines. When he came home about all used up in 1945, his old pre-service buddies wanted him to join the VFW/Legion. He'd commented that of his 'crowd' of 10-12 guys, he was the only one who saw combat and a number never left Conus. It was about the same sitting at the bar in the clubs and he was some grumbly with all the bar stool chat as he could easily identify the pretenders. He never did join either.
The few I know or met didn't brag. I bet the people bragging weren't Seals.
Originally Posted By: Bottom_Feeder
From what I understand, they don't need to brag about it. People around them just know. This guy sounds like an insecure wannabe.
Does he have a full beard, wear a camo baseball hat and Oakleys, maybe wear some kind of scarf around his neck, and drive a big [censored]-extension of a truck? You have your answer.
You literally described my work attire, LOL!
I look totally different at home, but out here 5.11, Oakleys, a beard, and a shemagh... It is what it is.
From what I understand, they don't need to brag about it. People around them just know. This guy sounds like an insecure wannabe.
Does he have a full beard, wear a camo baseball hat and Oakleys, maybe wear some kind of scarf around his neck, and drive a big [censored]-extension of a truck? You have your answer.
You literally described my work attire, LOL!
I look totally different at home, but out here 5.11, Oakleys, a beard, and a shemagh... It is what it is.
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Claims to now be a military contractor who trains SEALS and other special forces. [censored] meter tends to peg when I hear that as well.
I worked with a guy who was a SEAL. As others have mentioned, you just know, and if you're unsure, they won't say anything unless they're asked.
Let Don Shipley know: https://www.youtube.com/user/Buds131
Go to any place that serves cheap hot coffee before 8AM and look around at all the guys well into their 80's. Most of them fought in at least one major war and almost none of them talk about it, it's not something they want to brag about but it's something they did.
My grandpa spent 2 years in a POW camp after being shot in Italy, only time he ever talked about the war was after a few drinks if someone else brought something up.
My grandpa spent 2 years in a POW camp after being shot in Italy, only time he ever talked about the war was after a few drinks if someone else brought something up.
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
There's a guy at the gym who was let go from a local law enforcement agency in one of those "resign or be fired" incidents. He used to boast about having been a Navy Seal. Now, he is always talking about being a contractor who trains Navy Seals. There are no Naval installations within probably 300 miles of here. Mentions China Lake and 29 Palms, etc. Going on deployments to train and etc.
I always thought the real deal didn't go around boasting telling any nearby female who will listen.
Seems like a real braggart and I know most former special forces soldiers aren't usually that way, and instead exhibit a quiet and confident demeanor.
Not a SEAL.
There's a guy at the gym who was let go from a local law enforcement agency in one of those "resign or be fired" incidents. He used to boast about having been a Navy Seal. Now, he is always talking about being a contractor who trains Navy Seals. There are no Naval installations within probably 300 miles of here. Mentions China Lake and 29 Palms, etc. Going on deployments to train and etc.
I always thought the real deal didn't go around boasting telling any nearby female who will listen.
Seems like a real braggart and I know most former special forces soldiers aren't usually that way, and instead exhibit a quiet and confident demeanor.
Not a SEAL.
Definitely not a SEAL.
Our one main parts wizard/runner and oil and air filter maniac is a ex SEAL and lives near me. Would do anything for anybody and he's talked to me about what he saw. He helps me volunteer at the local food bank too
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