Sgt. David Budwah pleaded guilty to eight charges including making false statements, malingering, misconduct and larceny at a court-martial hearing in Quantico, Va., on Wednesday.

Prosecutors say Budwah was never deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, as he claimed. They say he lied about being wounded and having post-traumatic stress disorder and wore medals he didn’t earn.

Budwah admitted to bluffing his way into 13 events last year, including banquets, rock concerts and a Washington Redskins football game.

The 34-year-old Marine from Springhill, La., faces up to 8½ years in prison, a reduction in rank and a dishonorable discharge when he is sentenced later Wednesday.