comes down to this for me:
Claim Military service - but do-so only to bolster arguments, seek attention and grossly mispronounce common terms? Probably a big fat liar.
Become whiny about folks calling you out for using your claimed service to seek attention while you grossly mispronounce common terms? More than likely a liar.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.