That's the kind of stolen valor that annoys me the most. I was an assault vehicle crew chief. I was good at it and I got discharged honorably. Why lie about being a recon sniper with 4 bronze stars and 2 purple hearts when such a lie is so easily disproven.He lied about it so I guess it wasn’t good enough for him.
Being a service member who completes their contract with an honorable discharge should be just fine.
If you don't make it thru csm academy you don't get the rank, and he retired as an e-8.