I of course meant his Navy service, he hasn't benefitted the nation as a Senator lately.
I know what you meant, but there are contradictory reports about that - his ability as a pilot, whether or not he was the hero in Hanoi he claims, etc.
Based on his gutless behavior as a Senator, I’d have to say some doubt about his carefully crafted personal history is not out of place. I just don’t see someone being a hero in war and yet having a very spineless 40 year career right after that. Just doesn’t add up.