Gregory Charles Banks; the phony just passing through
So one of our readers is a Mason up in Connecticut and this dude passes through his lodge on the way back from his combat assignments. Sometimes he’s in ACUs, other times he’s wearing his blues, like in the picture above. Of course, he’s Special Forces (isn’t everyone, these days) and in addition to his duties as an Army officer, he’s also a counselor with two offices. The man is a freakin’ machine.
Well, he didn’t turn up in any of my databases, but, you know, he’s probably so secret squirrel that he wouldn’t, but CID can’t find him either. Nor can NPRC;
We’re told that his lodge just threw him a big celebration for his recent award of the Bronze Star Medal so obviously, he loves attention – so here is all of the attention you could ever want, Greg-baby. It looks to me like he stole a midget’s jacket.
Added; more pics;
I emailed these pictures to our counselor friend, Greg Charles Banks and asked if these are not him in the photos, and he hasn’t answered back. I guess he’s going with “identity theft” as an explanation.
OK, I just got an email from him and he admits that this is him in this picture taken at the lodge not wearing the uniform;
I don’t know, you judge.
Category: Phony soldiers
@751.
I have had my ass handed to me before by Senior NCO’s in other branches.
I learned.
I have a question Chief. What does it mean to say that you know someones mother? Obviously, I am not good at codetalk.
Sorry… meant to address that question to Master Chief… no disrespect intended….
Mallory – Compassion went out the door weeks ago for Banks. we need you to contact the State of CT as well as the FBI in Bridgeport if you’re able.
Banks is a menace to the community and anyone that has a mental health issue.
Jonn has my contact information (the admin of this website). Get in contact with him if you can and I’ll be able to share my contacts at each office with you via private email. Your information can and will lead directly to them taking legal action against Banks.
Oath Keeper … are you KB?
@ 753 … it was a joke … ah … nevermind!
MCPO can you give me a call, need some advise. You should have my number…
Great job guys. I’ve read all 757 blogs, better than a novel.
I did 3 tours in VN (TDY) in the early 60’s as a C-123 and F-28 pilot. I love it when someone tells me they were in Nam and I start asking specific questions and then I tell them I was there in 61,63,63 and that is not the right answer. One guy said his cell was vibbing and had to get it and would be right back. He never came back.
Sir, I read your reply here and am curious. I know about the C-123 however I never heard of an F-28 until this post. So I looked it up the only F-28 I found was the Fokker designed transport. My curiosity getting the better of me I would like to ask where when and for whom did you fly an F-28? This is not to doubt you just curious.
Respectfully, JD Brown Tsgt,USAF,(Ret.)
MCPO–
I’m a Sergeant Major’s son.
Best CSM story ever: when I was in command at Ft Campbell several moons ago, the battalion CSM and I were “trooping the line”–driving around in a HMMWV and checking the troops. My refuel/rearm platoon leader, a good LT, was with us for part of it. The CSM was driving, as he refused to allow anyone else to when he was in a vehicle.
Of course, we got stuck in the mud. The CSM told the LT to get out and push; the LT was halfway out, then stopped. “You know, Sergeant Major, I do outrank you.”
The CSM said, “Yes, sir, you do.” And just looked at him.
Ten heartbeats went by, and then the LT continued on his way and pushed us out.
@743, Sparks, I have no problem with believing that at all! Things like that happened in the AD Army to anyone who was stupid enough to screw with the “NCO Mafia”, Medical, Supply, and CIF Records go haywire, pay problems, school and promotion dates & records get messed up,…
Having been an NCO and a Commissioned Officer, I can attest to the fact that no matter what the regs say, a butter bar does not trump an E-9, even if he does outrank him. If you aren’t smart enough to respect a person that has been on the job for 20+ years, when you have been there less than two, you deserve to loose an ass cheek.
I never forgot what it was like to be a private when I dealt with NCO’s after I was commissioned. 2LT was the most painful thing I ever had on my collar though.
I was a pharmacy tech for 10 years, then a Physician Assistant for another 10, mostly assigned to combat arms units. I took part in Desert Storm, went to Kuwait in ’96, took a couple of trips to Kosovo, and another to Iraq in 2004. I patched up an awful lot of guys, and filled out a lot of purple heart authorizations. I was not a Ranger, Airborne, or Special Forces. I have a LOT of friends that were.
The fact that this banks fellow was wearing a purple heart, and decided to pretend to be the rank that I retired at, really makes me wish he get’s what he deserves.
From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:19 AM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Cc: ‘nbcc@nbcc.org’ Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, In my email of January 14, 2014 we implored that your organization conduct an investigation of the above referenced individual. You may be interested to know that Gregory Charles Banks, a member of your organization who holds a NCC designation is at the top of regional news in the northeast. He is a Certified Valor Thief! Please see only two of the many media spots highlighting your member: http://www.wfsb.com/story/24682584/man-accused-of-posing-as-decorated-special-forces-solider http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-counselor-exposed-as-military-faker-5222809.php We request that you acknowledge the receipt of this email. Regards, Master Chief Petty Officer VALOR THIEF HUNTER From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 1:06 PM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, Thank you for the speedy reply. I am pleased that you organization has such policies. The individual is Gregory Charles Banks of Connecticut and apparently he is a member of and certified through your organization. He has been accused (and verified) of impersonating a US Army Commissioned Officer, claims to be a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, and there are multiple witnesses and plenty of photographic evidence to support the fact and notion … that HE IS a VALOR THIEF! The press has been notified, a CBS affiliate is investigating and he has been highlighted on one of the nation’s most popular STOLEN VALOR blogs: http://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=39262&cpage=3#comment-1092632 We would most highly recommend that you elevate this report to the chairman and or president of your organization. My report to you is done in good faith and we fully expect that your organization conduct a full investigation in accordance with the policies you cited below. I will not submitting a report, this email in its form is notice enough to cause your organization to conduct a full investigation. Regards, MCPO VALOR THIEF HUNTER From: NBCC Ethics [mailto:ethics@nbcc.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 12:39 PM To: MCPO Subject: RE: Misconduct Report Good Afternoon, MCPO: Thank you for your e-mail to the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Ethics Department. This… Read more »
@754 GDContractor by the way you shouldn’t refer to yourself as GD Contractor. After all Contractors help make the military go round and round too you know. 😀
But as to your question, to say I know your mother, is to mean I knew her in the …biblical sense.
As in, “I had your mama last night, here’s her quarter back…tell her it wasn’t that good”.
Haven’t seen anything on old Greg as of late. I keep a close eye on the CT News but havent seen any follow up stories as of yet.
Just wondering if he ever turned in his costume, or maybe he packed up and left the area??
#765, MSGRetired, there is stuff going on behind the scene that we can’t discuss at this point, but rest assured that wheels are turning.
@766 Jonn and all…
OH Goodie, Goodie, GOODIE!!!
ChipNASA: there’s an old saying here that’s apropos: “The mills of justice grind slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.”
I’m also waiting for the shoe to drop on Danny Butthurt, William Jabba the Fuck Church and Pslu of the ball-less sack and Phildo the dildo.
Thanks for the update Jonn, the tenacity of the TAH Klan is amazing !
I am most interested in how much damage this f#@#$kstick has done to people who actually needed real help.
The fact that he got away with this crap he pulled until someone outed him is bothersome, but it’s more bothersome that he seems to be able to manipulate vulnerable people like wee Alex into doing his bidding. He should be stopped, simply on that basis.
There is NO ROOM anywhere in counseling for someone who is that corrupt.
Also, he’s an asshole.
Just had to get that in there this morning.
Could someone PLEASE make the wind stop blowing. It kept me up all night, and I’m cranky as hell. bernastypantsman, you’d better hide your flabby ass.
Is he still practicing?
http://www.wfsb.com/video?clipId=9876270&autostart=true
Our boy is back in the news tonight!
http://www.wfsb.com/video?clipId=9876270&autostart=true
MCPO with the link win!
Jonn – great news. Agree with Ex – his attempted use of li’l Alex as a pawn and dogsbody demonstrates what a sick f**k and a menace he is. Glad he is on the way to being stopped.
Sucks to be him!
I look forward to watching the news story on him once it is posted on here tomorrow.
Saw the Preview, I’ll be watching the news site for them to post it as I don’t get Hartford TV up here in MA.
Great job to all who were instrumental in bringing this asshat to Justice. I am sure he will be spending some time with the Corrections folks before its all over with.
And to think, if he had just given up his uniforms and stuff this would have died down. I am so glad it didn’t he is a menace, maybe he can counsel Bubba as he is being ass raped!
Link to the story:
http://www.wfsb.com/story/24806828/man-accused-of-posing-as-a-veteran
WITNESS DATA CALL
If you have FIRST HAND DIRECT KNOWLEDGE (NOT hearsay, not news reports) of Gregory Banks impersonation activities please call:
Collen Zingaro 203-207-8670, Connecticut State Attorney Office
I just got off the phone talking both with Ms. Zingaro and the U.S. District Attorney’s office. Ms. Zingaro’s son is a Marine currently in Afghanistan and her husband a USMC JAG.
I also talked this morning with WFSB EyeWitness News 3 reporter Eric Parker who said that his investigation included witnesses who reported Banks’ impersonation for “a good three year period.”
Examples of First Hand Direct Knowledge include, but not limited to (I would suggest):
A photo you took of Gregory Banks at the Masonic Lodge
A photo of him wearing the uniform out-and-about in Connecticut
Witness statements from patients or anybody of him claiming to be a U.S. Army Officer, a U.S. Army Special Forces Major.
MAJ K.
From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:33 PM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Cc: ‘nbcc@nbcc.org’; Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, In an email of February 11, 2014 we informed you of the intense media coverage of a certain individual who happens to be a member of your organization and holds the NCC designation. We asked that your organization conduct an investigation. As of this date your organization has not responded. Your member has violated NBCC Code of Ethics. We will not be filling out a Statement of Grievance, this email string serves as notice of and Statement of Grievance. Additional media coverage can be found at: http://www.wfsb.com/story/24806828/man-accused-of-posing-as-a-veteran Your member is now being investigated by State of Connecticut, law enforcement and other agencies. Your member has the attention of elected officials and the clients of your member are reporting acts of misconduct to the media and law enforcement. Please respond to this email and let us know what your organization is doing to address this issue. MCPO VALOR THIEF HUNTER From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:19 AM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Cc: ‘nbcc@nbcc.org’ Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, In my email of January 14, 2014 we implored that your organization conduct an investigation of the above referenced individual. You may be interested to know that Gregory Charles Banks, a member of your organization who holds a NCC designation is at the top of regional news in the northeast. He is a Certified Valor Thief! Please see only two of the many media spots highlighting your member: http://www.wfsb.com/story/24682584/man-accused-of-posing-as-decorated-special-forces-solider http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-counselor-exposed-as-military-faker-5222809.php We request that you acknowledge the receipt of this email. Regards, MCPO VALOR THIEF HUNTER From: MCPO Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 1:06 PM To: ‘NBCC Ethics’ Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks NBCC, Thank you for the speedy reply. I am pleased that you organization has such policies. The individual is Gregory Charles Banks of Connecticut and apparently he is a member of and certified through your organization. He has been accused (and verified) of impersonating a US Army Commissioned Officer, claims… Read more »
MCPO, it seems as though they really don’t care. They are in it for the money, administering tests. They seem to be no different than any of the Diploma Mills that are out there. One would think an organization that is supposedly a National Organization that certifies Counselors would be a bit more concerned with all that has transpired. Maybe this should be addressed by the media as well. They will certify anyone who can pass the test, and pay the money of course.
Oath Keeper has this as well. In the end … The chickens always come home to crap in your yard!
Now come one guys, don’t give up that easy. Everyone has a boss, and the NBCC might be an “independent not-for-profit credentialing body for counselors”, but everyone answers to someone, and NBCC is accredited by yet another organization.
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“Our Accreditation
NBCC’s National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential and Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) credential are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accrediting body for the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). ICE is the leader in setting quality standards for credentialing organizations.
For confirmation of this accreditation, as well as descriptions of the services and missions of ICE and NCCA, please feel free to visit the ICE website at http://www.credentialingexcellence.org.”
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ICE Main Office
2025 M Street, N.W.
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
*Please address all regular USPS mail to ICE, not NCCA. Mail addressed to NCCA might be returned.
Phone: 202-367-1165
Fax: 202-367-2165
Email: info@credentialingexcellence.org*
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As for the CT State Department of Public Health, my suspicion is that you are probably going to have to live in CT for anyone to care. The Legislators and Governor tend to respond to their own constituents more than people from out of state, and of course, the most important part is to make sure that it is clear that your correspondence will be shared with the press.
Happy Hunting all, I’m sending letters, but need to keep them private to remain anonymous myself.
@782 Maj Knudsen – Just left a voicemail for her. Thank you very much for that info!
@786 – Thanks, Cav Doc! Attacking it from all angles at this point. I fear that a previous poster is correct – they only care about the money coming in from testing, credentials, etc.
Sad, dangerous stuff.
NBCC Board Members … all crapping themselves today … no doubt!
My email string has scared them off and their lawyers are frantically trying to figure out what to do and say!
This is a tip of the iceberg issue for NBCC!
Yes … it is all about registration and ceertification fees!
Here it is again … they have yet to respond:
From: MCPO
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3:33 PM
To: ‘NBCC Ethics’
Cc: ‘nbcc@nbcc.org’;
Subject: RE: Misconduct Report of Gregory Charles Banks
NBCC,
In an email of February 11, 2014 we informed you of the intense media coverage of a certain individual who happens to be a member of your organization and holds the NCC designation. We asked that your organization conduct an investigation. As of this date your organization has not responded.
Your member has violated NBCC Code of Ethics.
We will not be filling out a Statement of Grievance, this email string serves as notice of and Statement of Grievance.
Additional media coverage can be found at:
http://www.wfsb.com/story/24806828/man-accused-of-posing-as-a-veteran
Your member is now being investigated by State of Connecticut, law enforcement and other agencies.
Your member has the attention of elected officials and the clients of your member are reporting acts of misconduct to the media and law enforcement.
Please respond to this email and let us know what your organization is doing to address this issue.
MCPO
VALOR THIEF HUNTER
@ Oathkeeper…..
They are mainly worried about their own organization, and churning money raised and spent by the credentialing racket. It’s very similar to a mob protection scheme….. [New Jersey accent] If’n youse want to do business in this country, youse has to do bidness wit deese boys. [/New Jersey accent]
Now, all that will go out the window as soon as their name gets printed in the papers and they are called on not following their own standards for ethics (at least what is written). If they become suspect, others can make the argument that the board members need replacing (personal skin for the current members) or that another credentialing agency should take their place.
It can’t hurt.
@MAJ Knudsen
MAJ. Knudsen, please contact me- 203-562-5146
Update March 13, 2014
Brothers-and-Sisters in Arms, Defenders of Valor, Fellow Americans:
Update is that yesterday I returned a call from and spoke with an agent of the DoD IG – Defense Criminal Investigative Service.
Mr. Banks is CLEARLY on THEIR radar, and is on the radar of many military, federal and State of Connecticut agencies, prosecutors and the agencies are sharing and coordinating information.
Here’s the BLUF: 1) Data call FOR FIRST-HAND NON-HEARSAY evidence of Mr. Greg Banks:
possessing or seeing him using a military identification credential (aka “Common Access Card”) in order to obtain “goods or services” (e.g., Auto Zone).
Possession of or altering a military identification would be a separate criminal offense. Obtaining “goods or services” by purporting to me a member of the military would be a second offense (fraud).
My Government sources:
**Validate that Mr. Banks has NEVER been in the military
**His professional and personal livelihood has been negatively impacted. Investigators tell me that former clients have told investigators that they left Mr. Banks’ professional counseling services upon learning of his deceit and dishonesty.
**Validate that Mr. Banks’ serade has been going on for “even greater than the 3 years” as WFSB’s GREAT reporter (Eric Parker) reported.
**Investigators have talked with former clients of Greg Banks
Keep your eyes and ears open. Report your findings. Video record him in uniform. I recommend reporting any findings to:
Brian D’Ambrosio, Special Agent
U.S. Department of Defense
265 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Office: 203-562-5146
All, the NBCC is a bit of a “vanity” certification. In Counseling the state license is all that matters (it determines if you can get paid by the insurance companies). If you want to “hit him where it hurts” notify the state licensing board (that is the “LPC”). The NBCC will wait for the state board to do their investigation before acting.
My background: I taught graduate (Master’s-level) psychology (including Ethics) for 10+ years before joining the AF.
Well, I saw him for one session and I found him really creepy and unprofessional. His website really builds him up as this supportive, compassionate understanding guy, and then you get there and it’s basically like you’re talking to someone from behind a subway counter. Didn’t seem to know what he was doing, it was like he studied a dr. phil book before seeing me, giving me generic advice I could read anywhere.
Thankfully I only wasted $50 on him …
Any new updates on maggot boy here?
I’d like to know if this POS is still licensed or not.
I second that, an update would be nice. This inquiring mind would like to know as well!
Same here.
I bet this tool claims he can treat PTSD (from military experience) based on his experience. This turd needs to be sanctioned and now.
I busted one of them here for something very similar. This individual claimed to have vast experience(s) in treating military/combat related PTSZD however she never served a day.
She treats domestic issues, recovering addicts a kids; all reputable and respectful endeavors.
But she tried to cash in on the influx of Vets. She would not know which side the round exits.
Typically “liberal expert”.
It appears his licence is current and active.
GREGORY C BANKS
License Information
License Type License Number Expiration Date Granted Date License Name License Status Licensure Actions or Pending Charges
Professional Counselor 1450 07/31/2015 07/01/2005 Gregory Charles Banks ACTIVE None
“Professional Counselor”
hahahaha. It’s funny because he was SO unprofessional I could have gotten basically the same service from someone working at subway.
Jonn, what’s up with this clown now? Did his mommy write you?
She’s writing letters around CT spreading Bernath’s lies about me as justification for her son to keep wearing his clown costume.
Unreal… Not sure which is worse, the fact he is such a douche bag poser, or that mommy is doing this for him.
Gotta love Poser Supporters.
Idiots.
Jonn,
That is OUTSTANDING … She can sit 3 rows behind us next year when we are testifying in the new Congress.
BLUF: Mrs. Mother of Greggy Boy … It is me not Jonn. Jonn is the the public square and I am the guy with unlimited tomatoes and resources!
lol, he actually gets his mom to do damage control?
I imagine she packs his lunchbox, too.
GT:
…and she changes the sheets after Greggy-boi wets his bed.
And by the look of him in that gay ass picture above, I imagine his other “lunchbox” has been packed frequently.
This guy is a “Major” shitbag.
Did he ever give up his fake finery? I am only 45 min away and would be more than happy to collect all his BS … Maybe Mommy bought him more..
An excellent question. ASU Uniforms aren’t cheap, I wonder how he went about acquiring that uniform complete with the “bling”?
Greggy Boy and his flunky Marine Corps bunk buddy (who I taped in a halarious bribe attempt) are of my most fav favs … They are most fabulous.
I don’t forget bad fabulous stuff well.
The two Broadway show boys may hear from me again. I am tracking on some issues with Greggy Boy!
Note: I live in NYC and love Broadway shows and the fabulous performers and staffs that produce such lovely art. No actual Braodway shows or fabulous performers and staffs were harmed in the crafting of this post.
Dear Mommy,
As cautionary note, if YOU and your dear sweet little son want press … Oh … I will give you that.
And if you and your sweet little special snoke flake want a fight … You will both be licking your wounds (figure of speech). You see there have been statements made, investigators involved, close attention to this story … So what will it be?
The Pain Train has a conductor, it is not Jonn, it is a collective, larger than you and your motherly attempsts.
Ta Ta