Monday, February 16, 2004

A new problem - Bush did not fulfill his service obligation


A former Texas Air National Guard personal officer was hired by the Bush team to review his military records. Albert C. Lloyd credited Bush with 56 points for his final year, fulfilling his obligation of 50 points. Based on documents the White House released late Friday Bush only had 40 points - below his requirement.

The very first document the White House released on Bush's service record was a statement from the retired personnel officer in the Texas Air National Guard - Albert C. Lloyd.

For Bush's last year of service he credited Lt. Bush with 56 points. More than the requirement of 50 points. The Washington Post also interviewed Albert Lloyd on their first artcile about the White House records release.

Lloyd credited Lt. Bush with 19 active duty points, 16 inactive duty points, and 15 gratuitous points for being a Guard member for an entire year.

This adds up to 50, not the 56 Lloyd stated.

Among the documents the White House has now released is the ARF Retirement Credit Summary for his final active duty year. This document, page 13, shows only 5 gratuitous points awarded to Bush and 40 for the year. Not 15 and 50 or 56.

Lloyd stated he reviewed this document. How does he explain the discrepancies? What does it mean if Bush did not fulfill his obligation for his final active duty year? Why are there still no reports on the six months added to Bush's service requirement?

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