George W. Bush military service controversy

George Walker Bush
1st Lt. George W. Bush in uniform
Service / branchUnited States Air Force (Air National Guard)
Years of service1968–1974
Rank First Lieutenant
Unit147th Reconnaissance Wing
187th Fighter Wing

Controversy over George W. Bush's military service in the Air National Guard was an issue that first gained widespread public attention during the 2004 presidential campaign. The controversy centered on Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard, why he lost his flight status, and whether he fulfilled the requirements of his military service contract.