Is it common for people to lie about being in the military?

Unfortunately, this is also very common in the world of the U.S. Military. There are sorry individuals that exaggerate what they did while in service, or lie altogether about being a soldier or veteran. For this reason, it’s sometimes necessary to verify if someone actually served or is serving in the US military.

How do you know if someone is in the military?

You may be able to verify a person’s active duty status on a given date. You will need their Social Security number and/or date of birth. Beware of people pretending to be military members on social media and dating websites. These scammers will try to get in an online relationship with you.

Can I use a locator to find a military member?

You may need to provide the military member’s Social Security number for the locator to help you. If they find the member, they’ll forward your request to them. Each locator has its own requirements. The U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard no longer provide military locator services.

Can a soldier call home for free?

Real soldiers can call home for FREE. My husband deployed multiple times and we never paid for a single phone call. If he asks for this, he’s a scam artist. Not to mention, soldiers are making enough to buy a phone card if they really had to. 10. He’s about to retire and then he can marry you and live happily ever after.

Can you be a part time member of the military?

It’s also possible to be a member of the military part-time. In most cases, this requires performing service duties once a month for a weekend, as well as two weeks of training. This type of part-time service is usually referred to as National Guard or Guard or being a member of the Reserves.

Are reservists considered active duty military?

If Reservists are called into active duty at the discretion of the president or secretary of defense that time will count toward gaining military benefits. National Guard members are also considered part-time military members.

How long can you stay on a tour in the military?

The standard tour length for a DoD Service member stationed OCONUS is 36 months in an accompanied tour and 24 months in an unaccompanied, with the exceptions of Hawaii and Alaska, which are 36 months for either accompanied or unaccompanied tours.