Saturday, February 22, 2014

Jay Kerwin, of Bootcamp LA, Never a SEAL, Never an Air Force Pararescue Jumper

Retired Senior Chief Don Shipley, also a retired SEAL, would've never contacted Jay (Jason) Kerwin had it not been for Jay Kerwin's SEAL claims. Don Shipley doesn't just investigate someone that claimed SEAL once. He'll investigate the person that repeatedly, and knowingly, claimed to be a Navy SEAL.

Jay Kerwin, the guy that runs Bootcamp LA, as "The Major," had insinuated being a Navy SEAL veteran, as well as being an Air Force Pararescue Commando veteran. The reality? He never served a day in the Navy. He did serve in the Air Force, but got kicked out for selling an unauthorized drug/supplement to other service members.

His Freedom of Information Request Act response shows that he made it to Basic Military Training. It also shows that he went from being a student, in one of the schools he went to, to being a prisoner. He spent a good amount of time in the Air Force as a prisoner prior to being discharged as an E1. He never was a major, he never was in the Navy, and he never was a pararescue commando.

On his Bootcamp LA page, he made the following disclaimer:

"Disclaimer: Jay Kerwin is not a military officer nor has he ever been. Additionally, any reference made by third parties online or in the media to Jay being a member of the U.S. Navy or a Navy SEAL is inaccurate." -- BootCamp LA website

This is deceptive. "Being," without clarification, implies present tense, which isn't what many in the veteran community are complaining about. They have issues with his claims of being a Navy SEAL, and Air Force PJ, in the past. This disclaimer allows Jason Kerwin to claim that he was one or both of these groups once the attention switches away from him.

Judging by the fact that Jason Kerwin was discharged as an E1, after being in military prison for a long time, he may have received a type of discharge that disqualifies him from being considered a veteran.

Thanks to Don Shipley, of Extreme SEAL Experience, for exposing this phony. Thanks to This Aint Hell for giving this individual some "fame and spotlight". 

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