Biography/ george w bush

Controversy surrounding George W. Bush during his campaign

Controversy over George W. Bush's military service in the Air National Guard was an issue that first gained widespread public attention during the presidential campaign.

The controversy centered on Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard, why he lost his flight status, and whether he fulfilled the requirements of his military service contract.

Timeline

George W. Bush joined the th Fighter-Interceptor Group of the Texas Air National Guard on May 27, , during the Vietnam War.

He committed to serve until May 26, , with two years on active duty while training to fly and four years on part-time duty.^[1] In his Statement of Intent (undated), he wrote, "I have applied for pilot training to make flying a lifetime pursuit, and I believe I can best accomplish this to my satisfaction by serving as a member of the Air National Guard as long as possible."

Bush was