Marine Corps first sergeant at SC’s Parris Island led $1.5 million razor theft, feds say

PostandCourier.com ^ | 10/23/2018 | Andrew Knapp

[Gamecock]

[Gamecock]

I hope losing his retirement and some time in the brig was worth it.

[Gamecock]

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[11th_VA]

“Hey First Sargent, how’d you afford the Porshe ?”

[Gamecock]

But the next day, Chambers called the Postal Service and inquired about the status of the parcels.

Ahhh, the post office sent in their best man.

[ealgeone]

Dishonorable discharge.

Jail time....military jail time.

Loss of any benefits.

Full restitution.

The Marines need to make an example of all of these losers.

[junta]

I knew of lifer 1stSgt who ran the chow hall at Las Pulgas stole some steaks a sizable amount and enough to shit can an entire career.

Dope

[SamAdams76]

The Gillette razors are ridiculously expensive. I'm surprised the military is even buying them.

A couple years ago, I switched to one of those mail-order clubs (Harrys) and cut my cost more than half. I believe the Harrys razors are made in Germany but Dollar Shave may have a made in America option.

[upchuck]

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[rlmorel]

My first thought as well. I wonder if he had a direct hand in the procurement and decision process.

After all, you have to steal a lot of razors that cost a few cents to make, rather than fewer at a few dollars to make. Or better yet, what is the margin difference between Harry’s and Gillette razors?

Stupid either way.

[V_TWIN]

“Federal investigators later examined his finances. They found wire transfers from his Navy Federal Credit Union account to one of the employees.”

And this guy has a masters?

[Opinionated Blowhard]

In pretty much every movie about the Army, the guy in charge of the commissary is portrayed as corrupt. I guess this is one case of reality copying the movies.

[Leep]

Don’t ask don’t tell?

[butlerweave]

Even stores lock up these Razors or keep them behind the counter ,LOL

[ObozoMustGo2012]

[A couple years ago, I switched to one of those mail-order clubs (Harrys) and cut my cost more than half. I believe the Harrys razors are made in Germany but Dollar Shave may have a made in America option. }

How are the Harry’s razors? Are they comparable in quality to say Gillettes? I can use one Gillette for several weeks with no problem.

[nickedknack]

In every Service, the Pork Chops (Supply weenies) typically live much better than anyone else. Doesn’t matter in garrison/at home base/in port or in the field/deployed/at sea, the Supply knotheads get first choice of the best of everything...and usually take it.

[csvset]

Knew a LDO who threw away his career stealing tools from the USS Lexington which was due to be decommissioned. The easy money isn’t so easy once you get caught. I was stationed at a base the had a DRMO, (government surplus/ scrapyard), every 6 months or so , someone was getting arrested for stealing/scamming.

[Gamecock]

Four years ago I switched to an old school double edge safety razor with old school soap and brush.

Blades cost pennies each and are good for 3-4 shaves. I'll buy a box of blades foe 15-20 dollars and they last for over 6 months.

[SamAdams76]

The Harry's razors will last me two full weeks. I change them out every other Sunday. So a 4-pack will generally last about two months. I could probably stretch them longer if I really wanted to.

BTW, I was changing out the Gillette razors every two weeks as well - just a habit. I do not notice any difference in quality. About the same.

[Gamecock]

To my 18.