In the email, he stated that he served with SEAL Team 9. We were to wake the two sleepers up if anything eventful happened. Prior to his growth online and across podcast waves, Ballen AKA Allen served as a Navy SEAL. It's a contraction of his middle initial (B), and his last name . I told everyone to quiet down, and I put it on speaker. John spent several years as a Navy Seal before being medically retired in 2017 following a grenade attack (Picture: MrBallen) Ultimately, this injury would lead to an exit from the military. Upcoming Birthday Currently, Mr. Ballen is 34 years, 6 months and 21 days old. Here's why I retired. 6. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Her work has been published at Insider, Ad Council, Military Families Magazine, MilspouseFest, Task & Purpose, and more. However, you are right about the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and Hall of Valor project, I will get that changed up shortly. 8. The kid had already gone two full days with the injuries, so I can't blame them for an additional delay of hours before treatment. Got it?. Think about that. A running theme of MrBallen's videos is he speaks of these cases in a story format and has a special hatred for the Like button. 6. Navy SEAL Ranks And Pay: How Much Do SEALS Make Anyway? Theyll say they have an Accommodation metal, instead of a Commendation Medal. Im ill and unemployed, so I cant really afford it, but Im also sick of him using his claims to receive accolades and perks from people with stars in their eyes when he boasts about it. Are there other resources where I can check his claims without spending money other than the FOIA? at Quincy, Massachusetts, United States. Robert Ray Alexander. Hooyah Logs Henry sent me a DD214 in the name of Henry Sylvester Breiner who was born in NJ according to his SS#. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Rob V. is the founder of OperationMilitaryKids.org. The popular creator is keen to reassure his fans, however, that the move to Spotify, Amazon and wherever else people get their podcasts does not mean hell be stepping away from YouTube. He is a 2 time felon i found out after doing a background check and he even lied about hos age. In one week, you and your squad will be shipping out to Panama to conduct reconnaissance on illegal trade routes leading up through Central America and into the US., We all looked at each other, somewhat in shock. I enlisted in the Navy after dropping out of college. Yup no problem. Keep us posted Phil! Panama is a trashy place, no offense to anyone from there, but after what happened to me there I do not regret talking bad about the place. The color of the helmet is different for each phase: If the guy youre talking to cant answer a simple question like what color was your 2nd phase helmet?, then he likely wasnt a SEAL. He and his wife have three children. 17. Before Fame He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2010. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. San Diego, CA 92155-5599 18. Because of this, they did not require corpsman to go to BUD/S. 12.9k Followers, 1 Following, 1 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Moved to @MrBallen (@johnballen416) etc. which would have been accurate in 1990-1991. Detached with them to the Caribbean for a year. Whats The First Obstacle On The O-Course? John went to school at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and went join the Navy where he served for seven years as a Navy SEAL. A former SEAL himself, Shipley used to run a Youtube channel called Phony Navy SEAL Of The Week. At that moment me and Johnson sprinted out of the cave, and kept running. This is a common way people think they can trip up a fraudulent seal claim. Yup hes legit. Cookie Notice We were having a good time, drinking beers, telling stories, laughing, and reminiscing. Born in 1944. 8. 13. Its pretty simple. Are you going on this op with us Shipley? I asked. Quick Tip: Another thing you can ask is the color of the T-Shirt. It was tough finding enough men to join the service during the Vietnam war, and the Navy SEALs were no exception. Track our progress on our Awards page.. He enlisted in 22 after graduating college. His name is Gary J. Sprinzl. Thanks for that James, Ill try to get that added shortly. When we finally stopped, we both found a place to rest, and we just sat there not saying a word. For about 3 years, The Training Command Skipper demanded that SEAL classes be numbered like the other training classes. BUD/S is an unclassified school, no more classified that attending cooking school in the Navy. But what I can relate to is being fearful of someone coming after you, of being scared of the situation youre in its a profound experience to almost feel like youre in the victims shoes as the worst possible thing is happening. They all have one thing in common: theyre incredibly off-beat. (Source), 2. MORE : 11 true crime documentaries to watch in 2022 on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more, MORE : Spotify chases podcast dominance with two new acquisitions, Huge explosion at seaside harbour destroys huts and shakes caravans, Rugby player stabbed to death outside nightclub named and pictured, Sharon Osbourne arrives in London ahead of coronation with probably the most luggage youll ever see, Illegal rave shut down by police after hundreds turn up at park, Woman sold 20 boxes of fetuses, hearts, genitalia and lungs on Facebook, 11 true crime documentaries to watch in 2022 on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more, Spotify chases podcast dominance with two new acquisitions, Do not sell or share my personal information. Capt. Quick Note: For a few years (early 70s-ish), BUD/S classes were designated like the other training classes in the Navy. Without reliable evidence, you just publicly suggested that Mr. Robert Ray Alexander is likely a lifelong inveterate liar and a fraud. As of January 2020, there have been a total of 336 SEAL classes that have completed BUD/S training. 87-10-BDO NDSTC PC FL If a guy doesnt completely get the obstacles correct, it may depend on the year he went through training. The founding of veterans charity Elite Meet led to public speaking and, eventually story-telling; TikTok led to YouTube, led to the podcast, led to former Navy Seal John Allen to becoming MrBallen, home of the strange, dark and mysterious. Don should have sent you a letter of verification, which is as good as gold. Several other obstacles were added but probably torn down or replaced. If you're a fan of the strange, dark, and mysterious, he's got you covered. 3-2-21, You failed to mention that SEALs were also trained at Little Creek until August 1971. Also claims he played football at Columbia University in 1992-1996. Then it got even worse. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Explore. Something seemed off about that, so I did a little digging and realized, theres actually no such thing as a SEAL Team 9. Transfer Rope This is one I had actually never heard of until now. 53 or 54 was a SEAL as he told me? How was he going to provide for his family? Rob V., you need to take a minute and think carefully about what you are doing, here. I tried to stop him, but he just kept walking. Next time I run into a braggart, I will throw a question or two at them! Once they pass Hell Week, they are given brown T-Shirts. So much hard work, finally paying off. I always go out of my way to say i was NOT a SEAL but worked with and for them. Membership to his site also includes free and unlimited SEAL verification. Former commanding officer of SEAL Delivery Team One and director of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training from 1981 to 1983. Thats the last thing I remember before drifting off into sleep. Wait until the mother fer is dead and check on his headstone. They will be able to tell you what branch of the military the individual signed up for, the date he entered and left, and what exactly he did while serving. My parents weren't happy when . Having 6 kids at the time and a freshly broken femur, I declined. Trivia He served as a Navy SEAL from 2012-2017. Quick Note: SEAL training also used to be conducted at Little Creek, VA for a period of time. There really isnt anything else you need to do or check otherwise. When my wife asked what happened to Ricky and Daniel, I lie and say they were shot while in Afghanistan. 4.6M views 9 years ago Executive Producer Hans Halberstadt presents US Navy SEALs action -- training, beach operations, small boats, desert training. Hes got a ton of great videos on Youtube for any aspiring SEALs. One of my teammates, Daniel, spoke up and said That cant be right there are no known drug trafficking routes in southern central america, they all start in Costa Rica.. Everybody up, lets go!. 2000 Trident Way Hat on backward and sporting his regular. That thing, that thing that was drawn on the walls of the cave. It let out one last deafening screech, and then went back into the cave. He is the internet name of John Allen, a former Navy Seal. 7. And for anyone else doubting if Craig is a real SEAL, I just verified him with Don Shipley. It was around this time when I told Ricky, Daniel, and Johnson that we should take sleeping schedules. Doc is one of the most decorated SEALs of the Vietnam War, with 2 Bronze Stars and 5 Purple Hearts. MrBallen is a former Navy SEAL, so I doubt he's a "soy boy". Furthermore, he was also a Navy Seal. I grabbed a frag I had on me and tossed it at them, sending them all flying. If you really want to know for sure, get in touch with Don Shipley. Podcast episodes are released on Mondays and Thursdays. Here's why I retired. If youve ever been to BUD/S, you know what the bell is. There were no SEALs back then but the part about getting USN put on that granite slab is 100% true. Your email address will not be published. However, there is NO such thing as a SEAL Team 9. He is best known for his victim-oriented true crime stories and mysteries on YouTube. I could never tell her what actually happened, or why I was actually diagnosed with severe PTSD. Instead, the podcast will be fully true crime stories, while his YouTube will continue to be populated by true crime as well as the campfire stories, shocking videos and strange but true series the storyteller has become famous for. I quickly glanced behind me, and noticed that some of the people were still chasing after us. My high school experience a nutshell 4:08This is a Q&A that basically turned into "this is my life story". According to Youtube, it was terminated due to multiple or severe violations of Youtubes policy prohibiting content designed to harass, bully or threaten. Its such a treacherous course that even active-duty SEALs sometimes use it as part of their deployment workups. Two new episodes are added each week: on Mondays, a brand-new, podcast-exclusive story, and on Thursdays, a remastered, edited version of a popular YouTube upload. It was Daniel's body, it was torn to shreds. Very informative. In addition, MrBallen doesnt speculate about situations or potential cases, but rather simply narrates. The storyteller has a dedicated following on pretty much every social media platform, from Reddit to Facebook and everything in between, and his move to podcasting has seen that grow exponentially. Log In or Sign Up John B. Allen See Photos John B. Allen See Photos John B. Allen See Photos John B. Allen See Photos John B. Allen He did not see the step as a potential career, but enjoyed it. He now just lists the above listed Navy Search and Rescue training and BUDs as experience. I had spent more time with them then I did my own family, and we had been through hell together. While he was almost killed in the attack in Afghanistan, John said: I dont know what its like to be truly attacked by some crazed murderer its such a foreign experience that I hope I never experience. A lot of this is correct, however in 1972 we wore green t-shirts, not white. Despite the often extremely bleak nature of MrBallens stories, and the fact he spends hours learning the details inside and out before regaling audiences on YouTube or the podcast, it doesnt have a negative or triggering effect on his mental health. If a guy claiming to be a SEAL says he was the one who shot Osama Bin Laden, you can rest assured that youre likely talking to a fake. It should be easy to trip up a phony SEAL by asking them to name any of the obstacles on the O-Course. Mr. Ballen will celebrate 35th birthday on a Sunday 1st of October 2023. And that was that, I was officially a Navy SEAL. This documentary can be found on the game SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALS for the PlayStation2.You can also find me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/crowinblac. Thanks for that, R. Im sure the obstacles have changed over the years, as well as many other little things. Overall the objective is fairly simple. 3. 1: the second obstacle on the O course used to be a stump jump (10 diameter logs sticking up out of the sand between 2 to 4 in the air. It let out one raspy growl, and the walls of the cave began to shake. Sorry youre gonna be up all night googling this #mystery #foundfootage #tragedy #accident #disaster. Oh no, I got my own op with another squad. he said. 2 of us keep watch while the other 2 sleep, and we would switch every 3 hours. I am now a 46 year old man, still happily married to my loving wife Mary, and the proud father of a beautiful 17 year old daughter named Jessica. Here is $100,000 each for both of you, never speak of this again please he said. Online, however, he, Inside the stealthy defense budget of China, Army aviators are getting locked in for 3 more years on active duty, Geothermal engineers might have a hot future in the Army, This missing Korean War Medal of Honor recipient is accounted for after 73 years. As we got closer and closer to the tunnel I began to make out more distinct features of it. About Mr Ballen Mr Ballen real name is John Allen. Murders, robberies, overturned jail sentences and missing person cases. Immediately walking in to the grinder, you make a right and will see the bell right in front of the first phase office. SEALs are not stationed on ships. Scan this QR code to download the app now. I had to get it off my chest. However, in 2017 Shipley actually moved off of youtube to his own site, videos.extremesealexperience.com. Not saying with 100% certainty that he isnt what he says he is, but just thought you should be aware. My parents werent happy when I told them I had quit college, and planned on become a Navy SEAL. The SEALS came to them and recruited them. His account exploded in popularity; the former Seal became obsessive, and with his wifes encouragement, he zeroed in and worked towards making it a career. Edit: never thought this post would give me my first award but thank you! Sign up. If you dont want to fork over the $10 per month to sign up, but still want to find out if someone was a SEAL, Shipley also offers a one-time fee for SEAL verification. Lying to us so we wouldnt back out of the operation, and getting my two closest friends killed. There are also 2 additional reserve SEAL Teams, 17 and 18, which are made up of reserve members. Umm no, Im with the squad. For more information, please see our Today. It was bigger than any tunnel I had ever seen. I am a retired Navy veteran and it pains me to see all the phonies that claim to be SEALS! It was disgusting. I will forever hold hatred towards the United States Military, and the Government, for willingly putting us in the situation they did. But for the purposes of this article, if hes claiming he shot UBL, you can be sure its total B.S.. Havent you guys ever seen the movie Under Siege? Your email address will not be published. Kelly Brook is a vision in black swimsuit as she enjoys Bank Holiday hot tub dip, Jamie Oliver seen with Jock Zonfrillo just hours before his death was announced, MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo dies aged 46 leaving family devastated. I just looked up his name in the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, which lists all Purple Heart recipients since World War 1. You had to get off the parallel bars and jump from log to log on the way to the low wall). What was drawn after the scribbles I still have not forgotten to this day. Anyone, and I mean ANYONE, that has been through the O-course as many times as a trainee has will know the names of EVERY obstacle on the course. Its a powerful way to tell a story.. Nosleep is a place for redditors to share their scary personal experiences. I was in the last Class Class 52 chronologically between West Coast classes 63 and 64. In 2014, a grenade hit him, then detonated nearby. He is Social Media Celebrities (TikTok (Musical.ly)) by profession. -R. Robbins (172). If someone is claiming that, they are lying to you. [11] After getting through the notoriously brutal training, John spent several years as a Seal and was deployed multiple times and in a 2014 deployment to Afghanistan, he was gravely injured by a grenade. MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories is available on streaming services now. Hope you guys like spelunking. At the time, Little Creek was not only the East Coast Amphib base, but also had a training command Beach Masters, School of Music are two that come to mind. Also, the helmets have changed colors as did the phases. One way to trip up a potential SEAL impostor is to ask him where on the BUD/S compound is the bell. Most phonies will have no idea what hes talking about, and will assume he means a weapon. Its been a process of letting them know the squid is not gonna get them in their beds.. The Freedom Of Information Act, or FOIA request, and gives the public the right to request access to the records from any federal agency. I fired off a few rounds at the people chasing after us, and they fell to the ground creating a small gap for me and Johnson to run through. But this woman, she reminds me so much of my mom, that I frankly just broke down and cried while I was learning this story because I felt like I was learning about my mom. Bethaney Phillips is a freelance writer and veteran spouse. Bulls$%t. Look at this. This guy my daughter was dating claimed to be a navy seal. Allen's time on the SEAL teams began in 2010, and he was injured in combat in 2014. Posted: 9/13/2021 10:01:03 AM EDT [#18] Quote History. No SEAL has ever been taken prisoner of war. Vaults. In addition, the current BUD/S class is somewhere in the mid 340s, meaning BUD/S class 416 wont graduate for another 14 years or so. I just kind of squandered opportunities left and right. 2,450 Active Duty SEALs X 1,000 / SEAL = 2,450,000 phony Navy SEALs. Do the math. Hes one of the most-subscribed podcasters, has more than a billion views on YouTube, and he also happens to be a veteran. If someone claims to be a SEAL, he can quickly verify with 100% accuracy whether or not the claims are true. FT BENNING JUMP SCHOOL 1985. We collected our gear, weapons, and everything else we would have needed for this operation. ASVAB Scores For Air Force Jobs: All 130+ For 2022, How To Choose The Right Military Branch For You, 6 Ways To Check If Someone Was In The Military / Verify Military Service. A quick and easy way to trip up a potential fake navy SEAL is to ask him something like: Is a Draeger a semi-auto or fully-auto weapon?. He used to years back always write I received training at Navy SEALs BUD training school He would kind of infer that he was a SEAL. Unfortunately, Shipleys Youtube channel was terminated in February of 2019. Instead, they essentially received on the job training. The classes got t-shirts later than the early 70s. Balance Logs My records are only accessible to the POTUS. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Sitting there, with our perfect view of the entrance to the tunnel. Well, as it turns out, no.he wasnt. Exvil will be 20 clicks over this mountain at approximately 9:00 pm, so dont miss it Shipley added. Its a dive rig that ALL SEALs use as part of their dive training in 2nd phase of BUD/S, as well as real-world operations. Career. Yeah, Id be highly suspicious of anyone claiming they have multiple bounties on their head. As I mentioned earlier, there are a TON of guys claiming they were (or are) Navy SEALS. Not happening. Incline Wall Everyone clapped, including my parents who where there, and had grown to accept my decision. 6. Never says he completed or became a SEAL. Trivia He served as a Navy SEAL from 2012-2017. One way to prove whether or not someone was a Navy SEAL is to do a FOIA request.
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