Pitt4401 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hey guys, Goto Postgazette.com right now ( a pittsburgh newspaper website) and they have a photo on their front page of a "former" marine. Am I the only one finding something strange with his uniform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASH Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Can't tell for sure, but it looks like he's wearing AF pilot wings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitt4401 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 And an AFAM and AF Marksmanship Ribbon...and a Army Basic Training Ribbon.... WTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudsmac Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Also, is it normal to put wings on the right? I have never seen that anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitt4401 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 This is the image in question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 This is the image in question Release the HOUNDS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masshole Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Also, is it normal to put wings on the right? I have never seen that anywhere. I do not know much atall about the Marines' uniforms, but I have never seen any of their aviators with wings on the right side. Is there a larger file of the image? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitt4401 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 I asked the post gazette for a high-res photo.....but I smell a rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 James Eichner (412) 486-4126 208 Maryland Dr Glenshaw, PA 15116-1724 Call him and ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masshole Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I asked the post gazette for a high-res photo.....but I smell a rat Did you use the contact info provided at the bottom of the page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scaredfuzz Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 AF Command Pilot wings on his chest and what looks like SSgt. Stripes on his sleeve? Also ribbons I can make out are: Meritorious Service Air Force Achievement Navy Unit Commendation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon Air Force NCO PME Graduate Ribbon AF Training Army Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Those might be USMC jump wings, they are a lot wider than AF and Army wings: But the ribbons do raise a serious question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd christmas Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 The dude in question is wearing wings with a wreath around a star. I'm pretty sure the Marines dont have a star or wreath above jump wings to signify experience or a certain amount of jumps. I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 The dude in question is wearing wings with a wreath around a star. I'm pretty sure the Marines dont have a star or wreath above jump wings to signify experience or a certain amount of jumps. I could be wrong though. Good point, doesn't look like the Navy/Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia have any ratings beyond "basic." Do Marines wear foreign jump wings like the Army? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd christmas Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Good point, doesn't look like the Navy/Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia have any ratings beyond "basic." Do Marines wear foreign jump wings like the Army? The more I look at that pic, it is very clear that those are some sort of AF wings. This guys is a fraud. I'm with CH, release the Hounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarheadBoom Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) This is the image in question 1. Those wings look silver. IIRC, the only silver wings regularly worn by enlisted Marines are Combat Aircrew Wings and Basic Parachutisit wings: These ain't what he's wearing... 2. IIRC, the only time a Marine would wear any "breast insignia" on the right, is if they already had two authorized insignia above the ribbons & badges on the left. This is obviously not the case. (In 11 years, I think I saw that instance twice. Both individuals were probably already Staff NCOs when Christ was a Corporal.) 3. Star on his NDSM, no (visible) stars on his Good Conduct, no award bars on his Expert shooting badges, and (at least) SSgt chevrons. Something's not right...... ** Edit for more info and format. Edited November 11, 2011 by JarheadBoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUSEPLUG Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Whoa whoa whoa... let's slow it down. Has anyone checked with to see if this guy is legit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 As far as I know, the only "foreign" device I have seen on a Marine is Army Jump wings, and if they happen to go to both Benning and get Naval jump wings, they are supposed to only wear the Naval jump wings. And the jump wings always go above the ribbon on a Marine's uniform, never seen someone with wings on the right side. I could be wrong though, it has happened once, but only once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitt4401 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 As a support dude, I love the fact that you guys attacked this with vigor. I will call the paper tomorrow then make a call to the FBI field office. There are few spots for AF officers to chat online...I might lose you on the finer details of TAMI-21 and unneeded pain of white jets or an Alpha tour... But glad we value the same things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernmentMan Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Seems legit. Was he also wearing desert boots with his service dress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afnav Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Yes, these guys always come out this time of year. With the modern internets, there is absolutely no excuse for poor uniform decisions for the up-and-coming or experienced fraud. This guy should share a cell with Sandusky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 What? No reflective belt? He's a fraud!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hueypilot812 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Those are definitely AF rated aircrew wings...pic is too small to tell if they are pilot or nav wings (but from what I can tell they are pilot wings). Also, he's got on the Army service ribbon and the AF training ribbon...aside from the fact that unless he sampled service in three of the four branches, they aren't even in the right precedence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitt4401 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 With it being a federal holiday, there are no agents in the Pittsburgh field office today. I will call again on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spur38 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 You know he's eating for free at Golden Corral today. No Shame! FAKE: If he was real, he'd be eating at Hooter's with the rest of us REAL Vets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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