Did Bush sign one?
I read that the reason the Globe was able to file suit for any remaining records was because Bush had previously signed Form 180.
Here's a link to NARA's page on FOIA & The Privacy Act as it pertains to military records.
There is no way that the Globe could successfully sue for Bush's records. If that was the case, I'd sue the government to get access to my dead uncle's records. I'm not allowed to see them because I'm not his widow, sister or daughter. If one could sue to view anybody's military records, the Swift Boat Vets, which is comprised of several lawyers, would have done it to get to Kerry's files.
I'm still not exactly sure how the Globe actually sued for the other files, seeing as the FOIA and The Privacy Act clearly state that nothing will be released unless it is approved by the individual. The process they used or how they went about it seems to be a big secret with them. But since they were able to access these newly discovered records, I'd say that Bush didn't fight it because he had signed Form 180. And if he didn't fight it, he wasn't afraid of anything damaging in them.
I think he did
On Special Report tonight .. Brit did a report about how the Bush Admin was annoyed at the Pentagon because 3 times they were sent a letter from the Pentagon assuring the administration that ALL records were released as requested by President Bush .. even though they (Pentagon) keep finding new documents
I got the feeling someone in the Pentagon is playing games with his the release of the records .. but that's just my opinion