Good job Guardians of the Green Beret. Strst utbud av kepsar, mssor & hattar. 5th is our 2015 dining out; I'm far left, Ron is hiding behind then-SFC (XXXXX) XXXXX XXXX, and the other tall guy is then-MSG XXXX XXXXX(now MSG(R) and the recruiting opns officer at UC Army ROTC). My SEL, MSG XXXXXXX, at the time sucked his teeth when I told him about it, chalked it up to Ron just being a lazy RC officer. Nothing really jumped out at me as potentially wrong. This guy wanted to be a Green Beret so bad he faked it to the grave. It must have felt good. And why we even bother. The South Vietnamese Army recognized Richard for making 54 combat jumps with their 1st Airborne Division. I feel sorry for his family. $44.90 - $46.90 $44.90 - $46.90 Or 4 interest-free payments of $12 with Learn more Buy Two, Get One Free - Use Code: HTDEAL Not Combinable With Hot Cash Color: Choose Color size: Choose size Size Chart SM MD LG XL 2XL Qty: Ship it Unavailable for Store Pickup This item is subject to the following restrictions: Shipping Restrictions Details He probably never will. This is almost unbelievable. Ribbon rack was modest, I recall he had a Bronze Star, an MSM, and the normal Army fruit salad that followed down (ARCOM, AAM, NDSM, Army Svc Ribbon). They give a false representation of who we are, what we are, and what we represent. He wears an elisted beret yet 0-6 rank on his uniform. No He just didn't think it was worth it. We're not sure he even knew what he was pretending to be. In. I have been watching this story and it disgusts me that there are people who would assume to receive the accolades deserved, but never sought, by better, braver, stronger men. This exercise is not related to his charade associated with UC ROTC. Of course SFA National refused and nothing came of his idle threat. Soooo, what are his claims vs what the facts show: Silver Star x2:False, he never went to Vietnam, he never saw combat. We've identified all men in the picture. We had already sent for both California and Utah Guard records. Ron never showed up for commissioning, disappeared from social media, and we left well enough alone at that point. "If you need to work about taking on the federal government, you need some F-15s. I just looked at his personal website, and it still has a picture autographed by General Yarborough, and a statement that says he served as Yarboroughs Aide. Why am I saying this? Secondly, it is my hope that Mr Prouix owns up to his lies. He and Mike Mika (President of SFA Ch 34) threatened to sue the SFA National if they didn't rescind the letter they sent us, give Rudi a formal apology, and re-instate him as a member in good standing. He and I were BEST FRIENDS during the time he CLAIMS 7th GP 18D (MY MOS and MY Duty assignment - ODA 755/754, O&I, SWC G Co SFAS, 1st Bn S3). I told him that his 214 shows he was only in the Army for 2 years and all of it in Germany as a clerk he just shrugged his shoulders and said I dont know nothin about that.. is that white shirt even a thing? #RonFernandez, #RonnieFernandez, #RonRFernandez, #RonnieRFernandez, 9) The UC ROTC program knew Ron Fernandez as a LTC for years before he was finally run off the campus. At the time I didn't put 2 and 2 together that Cp Atterbury's AC/RC unit is under 1st Army (USAR). This guy wanted to be a Green Beret so bad he faked it to the grave. Looks like he did 2 years active duty. These phonies are almost always criminal otherwise in my opinion. It's really pathetic that people try to get away with this type of stuff. Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller, Hall of Heroes. Anthony Travis Nielson the fake Green Beret in high school. We started looking into Ron and found someone who had known him back in the mid-'90s that saw Ron participate in a live-fire event. Medal of Honor recipient for his valorous actions on September 17, 1969, while commanding the Third Company, Third Battalion of the IV Mobile Strike Force near Chi Lang, Vietnam. It seems they all say that. People probably don't realize what it would be like for me to ever actually meet a phony Green Beret. There are 3 emails apologizing as the last 3 pictures in the picture section. It also looks like he added a Ranger Tab to his website. Let this guy be a lesson to you. Fernandez having ever done thru the Q Course back to 1994. This. Joey claimed to be both a Staff Sergeant and Master Sergeant but used the abbreviation 'SSGT' instead of the US Army accepted 'SSG.' Feeling like a hero, getting recognition, and being treated like a hero in addition to fellowship with real warriors was too much to pass up. "We took one look at that and knew he was. While we waited on official records from HRC and NPRC, we collected his SF footprint on the web. #AnthonyTravis, #AnthonyTravisNielsen, #AnthonyRaids, #TravisAnthony #LiveFastCollective, #LiveFastBrand. I'll stretch it out just to be there let me know. What peaked my suspicion was our winter 2016 FTX where we went to Fort Knox rather than Cp Atterbury. Guardians of the Green Beret lists dozens of cases on its website of individuals the group said falsely claim to be members of that special forces unit. "No LTC Ron Fernandez was a BN CDR here", and he couldn't recall a LTC Ron Fernandez in 19th Grp in any capacity. It must have felt good. We always try and reach out to these guys yet couldn't get this fake Green Beret to answer the phone. The next day he was sent a screenshot of his name, date of birth, age, and current address. We don't make it a habit of including criminal charges in these articles unless they bring something to the case. It's funny,he still said we had the wrong last name. I have been watching this story and it disgusts me that there are people who would assume to receive the accolades deserved, but never sought, by better, braver, stronger men. I spent 23 years in the Army and retired in 2006 and although would have loved to to be a part of a Special Forces or Ranger unit and go through all of the training, never did it. Having 46,000+ followers on Instagram and claiming to be a Green Beret, does NOT make you a Green Beret unless you've gone through the training. Details Home Tees Pop Culture Tees The Lord Of The Rings Sauron Girls T-Shirt 1 Review $19.92 $24.90 4 interest-free payments available on orders over $35 with Learn more 20% Off Color: NAVY size: SM Size Chart SM #RonFernandez, #RonnieFernandez, #RonRFernandez, #RonnieRFernandez. He and Mike Mika (President of SFA Ch 34) threatened to sue the SFA National if they didn't rescind the letter they sent us, give Rudi a formal apology, and re-instate him as a member in good standing. I spent 23 years in the Army and retired in 2006 and although would have loved to to be a part of a Special Forces or Ranger unit and go through all of the training, never did it. Ron asked to tag along and I didn't see any reason why not. And it just amazes me the lengths that people will go through to embellish military service. He completed Special Forces Training and then served with various groups and special operations in Vietnam including Long Range Reconnaissance, 101st Airborne and Dust Off Units. The United States Army Special Forces (SF), also known as the Green Berets because of their distinctive service headgear, are a special operations force tasked with six primary missions: unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, hostage rescue, and counter-terrorism. Taken from his facebook. 2nd is one of the fall dining ins before I got there in summer 2014. His actual records are toward the end. The Guardians of the Green Beret is a team of active duty and retired Green Berets who expose Special Forces imposters and posers. If you have any questions, please, contact me. Ron XXXXXcontacted last week, approximately 12 Feb 2020, and asked for a status update on the Calvert situation. Asked my Recon buddy. Never served in the military? He received his decorations for valor for actions while serving as an NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer). I've retracted everything," he (Campbell) said. I just want to thank Guardians of the Green Beret. Of course SFA National refused and nothing came of his idle threat. Ranger, Combat Diver Qualification Course, SFOD-D, Airborne, Pathfinder, Military Freefall., Special Forces All false. He wasn't even Airborne. It is also played at the end of every Denver Broncos home victory. SWC couldn't find a record of any Ron (or Ronaldo, Ronnie, Ronald, etc.) There's no one assigned to this brigade by that name, and we have no SF officers assigned to us in any capacity." Yes, I am a Green Beret. I told him that it is impossible that he had 54 combat jumps in Vietnam, he said that they all were with the ARVNs and thus not documented. It might take a while, but we will get to you. I have been watching this story and it disgusts me that there are people who would assume to receive the accolades deserved, but never sought, by better, braver, stronger men. He wasn't a braggart, never made outlandish claims to us or the cadets. James Davison, the fake Green Beret created a fake profile to talk to himself and back up his lies on social media. These phonies are almost always criminal otherwise in my opinion. I told him he was full of shit, he was NOT a commissioned officer, and I couldn't in good conscience let him give the oath of office to a cadet when I couldn't verify his commission. Good job Guardians of the Green Beret. He probably never will. I tracked him down and he rolled out of his rack unshaven and was going to go do the RSO thing until I told him to shave as a good example to the cadets. At the time, we thought problem solved. These phonies are almost always criminal otherwise in my opinion. He received a direct appointment from Master Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant in 1969, and was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard M. Nixon at the White House in1971. To any potential fakers. Fast forward to when he ran for mayor a second time. For someone with 54 Combat Jumps, you'd think he would have some time of Airborne wings on his uniform. The Guardians of the Green Beret is a team of active duty and retired Green Berets who expose Special Forces, imposters and posers. This is almost unbelievable. Ok, at this point I know Ron is an impersonator and I start tracing Ron's association w/ UC Army ROTC. Ron Fernandez, Green Beret, Lieutenant Colonel, 19th SFG(A), with a CIB? He said he was in the Utah National Guard. It is sung by a child character at the beginning and the Three Dog Night recording is played over the end credits. We will add the NPRC result once it arrives. There'snot really a need to wait on records as we see no additional training whatsoever after AIT in our backchannel search of his records. Later that day I remember we went to the Shoppette and Ron was eating a hotdog and said something about being diabetic not sure why that stuck in my head but didn't raise concern then. Ruh-roh! Don Albares seems to like shiny awards he didn't earn as he wore many. And it just amazes me the lengths that people will go through to embellish military service. Mike Mika has twice, along with Rudi Gresham the fake Green Beret claimed that Rudi spent 12 years in the S.C. National Guard and that's where he attained the rank of LTC. Roger Alan Case claims he was a "Werewolf Scout Sniper" working Covert Ops. It's really pathetic that people try to get away with this type of stuff. The third nomination was downgraded to a 2nd Distinguished Service Cross but later upgraded to the Medal of Honor. lLt 0-2, 5th SFG(A), FOB 2 Kontum, Ops 35, MACV SOG, KIA-RR Medal of Honor Recipient. We were in Westarea Fire Department TOGETHER and he lived in a trailer on Haretown road. We were in Westarea Fire Department TOGETHER and he lived in a trailer on Haretown road. The video struck me as full of problems, so I shared it with the SF List. It was the only one where all of his stolen valor claims were on display. Offensive is not the word. I was introduced to Ron by my predecessor XXXXXXXXXXXXas a "friend of the program" who tagged along on FTXs to assist as alternate cadre. Never even attempted the Special Forces Qualification Course. He wasn't even Airborne. My Recon buddy told me after that meeting that Richard called him 3 times last night and finally talked to him this morning, asking who I am and what I might want. The 1st time I met Ron he was in ACUs w/ typical combat flair (i.e., SF patches on both sleeves, Ranger tab, CIB, abn/aaslt wings). The Green Beret Foundation(GBF) reached out to us about a week ago asking if we could verify an Anthony Travis Nielsen. If you're going to confront him, I'm in Columbus 11-13Jul for the Scholastic Action Shooting Program nationals (my son is competing). When you get to the bottom of the picture section, click on the red bar to expand more pictures. He arrived at 1005. Fred has made the following claims concerning his. This is not a bullying or shaming forum. I didn't have any reason not to, so we did. I just didn't give it any more thought. This. He was NEVER ASSOCIATED WITH, ASSIGNED TO, in SUPPORT OF, or attended ANY TRAINING that would qualify his claim of being an 18D. Their website has a "hall of heroes" - dedicated to. He was a CAR STEREO SALESMAN and INSTALLER on Yadkin Road the ENTIRE TIME I KNEW HIM. Please note: Hot Topic ships to all 50 states, APO/FPO addresses, U.S. territories and possessions. A veteran friend posted his video on his 501 Facebook and honored him at a veteran event. False, he never went to Vietnam, he never saw combat. Calvert called me 3 times this afternoon in the span of 10 minutes. We won't use your name or email address. He was a CAR STEREO SALESMAN and INSTALLER on Yadkin Road the ENTIRE TIME I KNEW HIM. Offensive is not the word. Speaking at the National Action Network's annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in Washington, Biden appeared to mock his conservative colleagues. We will neverout someone unless we are 100% certain via FOIA and Bragg. Maybe it's best to copy and paste one of the detailed emails: apologies taking so long to get this to you. This guy is to me obviously mentally ill. 250 Ft tower (Master Jump Classification):False, his statement about the 250ft tower and Master Classification isludicrous That's not how it's done. Yes, I am a Green Beret. 222 views2 hours ago 10:46 Ron. He showed me as proof of his being SF a ring that has a skull on a 5th Gp flash, that no SF guy would wear. These phonies do a great disservice to all us real Green Berets. Had not kept tabs on it. Copyright 2023 by Guardians of the Green Beret, Captain Humbert Roque Rocky Versace, MOH recipient for actions as a POW, Hall of Heroes. -- we were all in Service Dress. 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