Gee Bob, how much longer are you going to go on punishing President Bush?

I don't believe Bush was AWOL or a deserter. I think he likely got permission to be absent from drills. As I recall (from four years in the National Guard)a commanding officer has a lot of latitude when dealing with those in his command.

And I agree with Teribus. Garg's answer seemed appropriate to me when I read it.

DougR