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George W Bush’s Military Record

George W Bush’s Military Record. February, 1968: States desire to be pilot; scores in 25 th percentile in pilot aptitude section of Air Force officers test.

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George W Bush’s Military Record

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  1. George W Bush’s Military Record • February, 1968: States desire to be pilot; scores in 25th percentile in pilot aptitude section of Air Force officers test. • May, 1968: Enlists in Texas Air National Guard; jumps list with assistance of Texas House Speaker; pledges two years of active duty and four years of reserve duty

  2. George W Bush’s Military Record • June, 1968: Student deferment expires • September, 1968: Pulls inactive duty to serve on Florida Senator’s re-election campaign • November, 1968: Re-activated

  3. George W Bush’s Military Record • November, 1970: Promoted to First Lieutenant, rejected by UT Law School • Spring, 1970: Hired by Texas agricultural importer to shuttle plants to/from Florida • June, 1970: Joins Guard’s “Champagne Unit,” flying with sons of Texas’ elite

  4. George W Bush’s Military Record • May, 1972: Transfers to Alabama Guard unit so he can work on Senator Blount’s re-election campaign • His commanding officer states he never showed up for duty • Grounded for missing a mandatory physical

  5. George W Bush’s Military Record • Returns to Houston but never reports for Guard duty • December, 1972: DUI arrest • October, 1973: Air National Guard relieves him from commitment 8 months early, allowing him to attend Harvard Business School

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