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Keith Hudson was sentenced to six months in federal prison, 1/20th of the possible time he could have served.

A historian for the Wisconsin American Legion resigned after the organization said he embellished his military service.

Colleagues of Oklahoma legislator Mike Ritze have accused him of wearing unearned military decorations.

Morley Piper, 93, of Essex, said he was not a member of the 29th Infantry Division, as he had claimed.

The Massachusetts high school teacher claimed to be a combat veteran who had received two Purple Hearts.

Christin Desgroux pretended to be a three-star Army general and landed at a technology company.

Christian Gerald Desgroux, 57, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of pretending to be an Army lieutenant general.

The embellishment of military service records is not rare.

A supposed Special Forces veteran vastly inflated his military service, including medals for valor.

Guardians of the Green Beret said they started probing Wright after receiving tips from Internet users.

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As Coast Guard paychecks went undelivered Tuesday, the service's top officer urged its members to stay the course.

Sgt. Cameron Meddock died after being shot during combat operations Jan. 13 in Afghanistan.

The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.

Friends, family and fans shared memories of the much-loved Marine and actor.

Though legislation has been reintroduced in Congress, VA officials say there is no evidence to support the change.