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  • Exposing CBS

    01/18/2005 4:18:51 AM PST · by white trash redneck · 39 replies · 1,995+ views
    Wash Times ^ | 18 jan 05 | William Campenni
    It's time to drive a stake into this continuing saga less it become the new grassy knoll for the left-wing pundits and blogosphere. I accept the challenge. [snip] how do I prove this memo is a fake? Easy -- for the weekend that 1st Lt. Bush was supposedly ordered to report for his physical, May 13-14, 1972, the Ellington Air Guard Base was closed. It was Mother's Day. Except for emergencies, Air Guard units never drilled on Mother's Day; the divorce lawyers would be waiting at the gate. [snip]
  • Bush and I were Lieutenants

    09/10/2004 9:25:09 PM PDT · by PokeyJoe · 43 replies · 1,617+ views
    The Washington Times ^ | Feb. 11, 2004 | Col. William Campenni
    George Bush and I were lieutenants and pilots in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), Texas Air National Guard (ANG) from 1970 to 1971. We had the same flight and squadron commanders (Maj. William Harris and Lt. Col. Jerry Killian, both now deceased). While we were not part of the same social circle outside the base, we were in the same fraternity of fighter pilots, and proudly wore the same squadron patch.
  • THE CBS PAPERS (more damming evidence!)

    09/10/2004 7:56:35 AM PDT · by TonyInOhio · 118 replies · 16,188+ views
    THE CBS PAPERS [Jed Babbin] I spoke to Col. Bill Campenni (USAF ret) earlier this morning. As I've written before, Campenni was a member of the President's squadron and flew with him often. Campenni told me that there are a whole slew of reasons -- beyond those being debated now -- to question the authenticity of the CBS papers: 1. The 4 May 1972 order and the 1 August 1972 memo both have a letterhead for the wrong organization. Correspondence and orders in those days would be issued in the name of the parent organization -- the 147th Fighter Interceptor...
  • Answering Kerry's questions

    09/05/2004 10:26:27 AM PDT · by Kaslin · 16 replies · 988+ views
    Washington Times ^ | September 1, 2004 | William Campenni
    The recent actions by the swift boat veterans have triggered a vicious reaction by the Kerry campaign against the service of President Bush in the Air National Guard. To be candid, the Bush campaign has done a poor job in countering the attacks, thereby aiding their longevity. While Mr. Bush has only offered praise for John Kerry's service to the country, Mr. Kerry has personally questioned Mr. Bush's dedicated service and specifically slandered all of those who have served in the Guard, equating it with fleeing to Canada.
  • Bush and I Were Lieutenants

    08/25/2004 1:01:38 AM PDT · by kattracks · 48 replies · 2,142+ views
    FrontPageMagazine.com ^ | 8/25/04 | Col. William Campenni
    George Bush and I were lieutenants and pilots in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), Texas Air National Guard (ANG) from 1970 to 1971. We had the same flight and squadron commanders (Maj. William Harris and Lt. Col. Jerry Killian, both now deceased). While we were not part of the same social circle outside the base, we were in the same fraternity of fighter pilots, and proudly wore the same squadron patch. It is quite frustrating to hear the daily cacophony from the left and Sen. John Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, et al., about Lt. Bush escaping his military responsibilities by...
  • Bush and I in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron from 1970 to 1971. (my title)

    08/24/2004 3:06:29 PM PDT · by A Navy Vet · 179 replies · 6,579+ views
    COL. WILLIAM CAMPENNI (retired) open public letter to Washington Times | 8/24/2004 | A Navy Vet
    Letters to the Editor 'Bush and I were lieutenants' George Bush and I were lieutenants and pilots in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), Texas Air National Guard (ANG) from 1970 to 1971. We had the same flight and squadron commanders (Maj. William Harris and Lt. Col. Jerry Killian, both now deceased). While we were not part of the same social circle outside the base, we were in the same fraternity of fighter pilots, and proudly wore the same squadron patch. It is quite frustrating to hear the daily cacophony from the left and Sen. John Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, et...
  • NO-GO: Bush wanted to fly in Vietnam, colonel says

    02/14/2004 4:58:08 AM PST · by areafiftyone · 117 replies · 886+ views
    Journal Now ^ | 2/14/04
    A former senior Virginia Air National Guard commander, who served with George W. Bush in the Texas Air Guard, says that Bush looked into volunteering for Vietnam combat service but was told he did not have the required flight experience. William J. Campenni, a retired Air Guard colonel, also said that such absences as Bush's from his unit were common in the Air Guard during the period of Bush's service and still are. He and Bush were young lieutenants and pilots in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the Texas Air Guard from 1970 to 1971, Campenni said, serving under...
  • Ex-pilot says Bush put in for Vietnam: Bush volunteered for combat, was rejected...

    02/12/2004 10:29:18 PM PST · by ambrose · 94 replies · 692+ views
    <p>A former senior Virginia Air National Guard commander, who served with George W. Bush in the Texas Air Guard, says Bush volunteered for Vietnam combat service but was turned down because he did not have the required flight experience.</p> <p>William J. Campenni, a retired Air Guard colonel, also said absences such as Bush's from his unit were common in the Air Guard during the period of Bush's service and still are.</p>
  • Col. William Campanni on MSNBC Deborah Norville 9:20pm Supporting George W Bush

    02/12/2004 6:21:23 PM PST · by Hillary's Lovely Legs · 8 replies · 789+ views
    A colonel that served with George W Bush is currently on Deborah Norville Tonight in support of Bush.
  • "Bush and I were lieutenants"

    02/11/2004 10:02:53 AM PST · by ReleaseTheHounds · 6 replies · 123+ views
    The Washington Times ^ | February 11, 2004 | COL. WILLIAM CAMPENNI (retired)
    <p>George Bush and I were lieutenants and pilots in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), Texas Air National Guard (ANG) from 1970 to 1971. We had the same flight and squadron commanders (Maj. William Harris and Lt. Col. Jerry Killian, both now deceased). While we were not part of the same social circle outside the base, we were in the same fraternity of fighter pilots, and proudly wore the same squadron patch.</p>
  • Bush and I Were Lieutenants in the Same Unit

    02/12/2004 8:21:43 AM PST · by Texas Jack · 11 replies · 259+ views
    The Washington Times ^ | Feb 12, 2004 | COL. WILLIAM CAMPENNI (retired)
    <p>'Bush and I were lieutenants' George Bush and I were lieutenants and pilots in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), Texas Air National Guard (ANG) from 1970 to 1971. We had the same flight and squadron commanders (Maj. William Harris and Lt. Col. Jerry Killian, both now deceased). While we were not part of the same social circle outside the base, we were in the same fraternity of fighter pilots, and proudly wore the same squadron patch.</p>
  • 9/11 scenario faced-- In '72, airmen conf. poss. of having to shoot down hijacked airplane

    12/01/2003 3:18:21 AM PST · by putupon · 14 replies · 2,646+ views
    Richmond Times Dispatch ^ | Dec 1, 2003 | PETER BACQUE
    <p>The command "Stand by to arm" got his undiluted attention.</p> <p>"Wait a minute," the air defense fighter pilot thought. "We don't do that."</p> <p>On that dreary day in 1972, a military controller was ordering the Air National Guard captain to get ready to destroy a hijacked DC-9 airliner filled with Americans.</p>
  • Bush and I were Lieutenants (Fellow Pilot Comes to Bush's Defense)

    02/11/2004 6:20:44 AM PST · by Petronski · 739 replies · 12,613+ views
    The Washington Times Letters to the Editor ^ | 2-11-4 | Col. William Campenni (ret.)
    <p>'Bush and I were lieutenants'</p> <p>George Bush and I were lieutenants and pilots in the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), Texas Air National Guard (ANG) from 1970 to 1971. We had the same flight and squadron commanders (Maj. William Harris and Lt. Col. Jerry Killian, both now deceased). While we were not part of the same social circle outside the base, we were in the same fraternity of fighter pilots, and proudly wore the same squadron patch.</p>