I don't know if he was legit or not - but even if he was deployed - there are other people listed on his website that seem to be working for their 'kennel' taking care of the puppies/dogs...they have outdoor kennel pictures and even a Maintenance guy.
but the birthdate was in the actual name of the pics & said Nov. (I looked at the properties). so that whole thread made no sense at all.
JeannieK - good eyes -

...if someone were to ever get scammed here I know we'd all feel just terrible.