We all know someone who likes to exaggerate their achievements, but what happens when that person claims to be a veteran? One man found himself in a heated confrontation with his wife’s cousin, T, who insists he’s a veteran despite being medically discharged from the army after less than a year. The drama unfolded during a family BBQ, and let’s just say things got pretty intense.
The Family BBQ

Meet Cousin T

Medical Discharge

Social Media Warrior

BBQ Rant ️

No Firsthand Experience

No Benefits, No Disability

Dropping the Subject ⚠️

The Confrontation Begins

Calling Him Out

Supporting Real Veterans ️

Angry Outburst

Dramatic Exit

Wife’s Verdict

Was He Right to Call Out the Fake Veteran?
This family BBQ turned into a battleground when our protagonist decided to confront his wife’s cousin, T, about his claims of being a veteran. Despite being medically discharged after less than a year in the army, T insists on playing the veteran card. The confrontation escalated, with T storming off and leaving a trail of anger and hurt feelings. But was our protagonist in the right for calling him out? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heated situation…
“NTA. Challenged fake veteran, defended yourself, and exposed his lies. “
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NTA: Commenter calls out cousin for claiming to be a veteran

NTA, he’s not a real veteran.
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“Barely graduated high school, injured ankle, wannabe vet”

Engaging comment and replies on the complexities of veteran experiences

NTA. Self-righteous j**k needs to back up his words with action

NTA calls out fake veteran, sparks confusion about South Korea

NTA. Respectfully called out fake vet. Good on you!

NTA. Commenter empathizes with feeling of not being a ‘real veteran’.

NTA: Some guys are just epic d****e bags

NTA. He’s trying to parlay his veteran status into more.

Debate over cousin’s veteran status sparks heated discussion.

Engaging comment: NTA Boots always tell war stories the loudest

NTA. Brother-in-law’s ego and lack of humility is appalling.

NTA – Avoid further arguments with an immature person

NTA. Navy vet calls out showboating Army vet.

Veteran shares experience and calls out cousin’s exaggerated claims.

Medical discharge doesn’t negate his veteran status

NTA. Wife’s cousin challenged by actual veteran.

Polish perspective: Not a real veteran, just training and injury. NTA

Last Updated on January 31, 2024 by Diply Social Team