I have read about (or known about) three individuals who never served in the military posing as veterans. Are there additional incentives besides impressing people with fake stories? Can people who lie about serving in the military actually receive any employment or financial benefits from doing so? Is it easy to verify someone's service record?
This is a separate question from asking why do a some of veterans embellish their military service.
This is a separate question from asking why do a some of veterans embellish their military service.