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"Kevin Brooks" wrote in message
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"George Z. Bush" wrote in message
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On the subject of volunteering, when he first joined the Texas ANG, he filled
out a form and checked a box on that form indicating that he did not wish to
serve overseas.

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George Z.

A great many young GIs filled out dream sheets with postings near home. They
are probably still doing it. Bush simply could have wanted to stay near
family.

I wouldn't read anymore into it whether or not he remembers ever having done
it.

I don't. I accept his explanation at face value. He just didn't
remember.....but he did sign the form and was responsible for everything on it.
He didn't want to go overseas while a war was raging in Viet Nam. He wanted to
be close to his family, just like countless others, many of whom were
conveniently labeled draft dodgers.

BTW, family for him in those days was just Mom, Dad and a couple of brothers.
He didn't get married until long after those days.....1977 to be precise.

George Z.