[Conspiracy Guy]

In the guard and active service throughout the late 60's and early 70's there were Early Outs. You could apply in almost any unit and be approved or turned down. It is my understanding that the type aircraft Bush was flying was being decommissioned. If he was nearing the end of his tour and applied he would be approved rather than retrained for a short peiod of time. I got a 90 day early out in 1976 in a field where they were also offering big re-enlistment bonuses. Go figure.

He is clean on this.

CG

[international american]

Shows you how desperate the Dem's are:)

[PhiKapMom]

The F-102's were being decomissioned and sent to the boneyard at Davis-Monthan during that time period -- you are correct.

BTW, the squadron that Pres Bush was a member of now flies F-16's and were the fighter escort for AF One for part of the trip to Offut. They handed off escort duty to the Tulsa ANG for the remainder of the trip to Offut. So much for the ANG not being military.

Pres Bush was on active duty during pilot training and went through the same exact training that every Air Force pilot goes through before earning their wings. They are not going to turn over a plane to someone who shows up occasionally!