Hey,c'mon...give it a rest (for now,at least).Given the noncontroversial nature of this post,I think it just might be possible that the poster is for real.
Yes,it may be true that this isn't the best place to post such a question but given FR's reputation for support for the Armed Forces and their active and retired members my guess is that this isn't from a troll.
The question of having his mother compensated for not working ... is a tad questionable at THIS time. The only thing she can go after is his pension.