Discussion about George W. Bush AWOL

Yes, Bush was AWOL from the National Guard
and deserted the military during a time of war. Bush never showed up for National Guard duty for a period of approximately one year, possibly more, in 1972-1973. See the Service Record

tom --- August 25 2004

a period from May 1972 to May 1973 and found no record that Bush performed any Guard duties, either in Alabama or Houston, although he was still enlisted.

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