Posted on May 31, 2019

Stolen Valor?? Needing contact info to question someone's military claim, please?

Amn Cassandra Lynn

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I work with a guy who is claiming to be a Marine veteran. But he doesn't act like one! How do I go about finding out if he was ever in the military?

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SPC Nathan Hays

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You don't have the right to question someone's service simply because they don't fit the stereotype in your head.

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PO3 John Keas

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If they are benefiting from it, you do. If the person in question used false information to obtain employment, that can and SHOULD be used against them.

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LTC Eugene Chu

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Other posters have mentioned official channels. Unofficial methods include asking him about key information (boot camp location, MOS, duty stations, etc.) and asking real USMC veterans if they can corroborate.

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PO3 John Keas

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Effective, but can be tricky, Major. Have to be real subtle on how you approach this...Especially in today's world of super butt hurt feelings.

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LTC Jason Mackay

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You can submit a FOIA request to the NPRC to request publicly releasable records.

https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/foia-info

He may have served, he may also have been administratively separated before his EAS/ETS, or he just may be a jerk who also served.

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