From its own analysis of undisputed documents (some from Bush himself), US News and World Reports (not known to be a lefty journal) claims that Bush went AWOL for even longer than previously thought.
On the Bush administration's claims that Bush fulfilled his Air National Guard Duty
A review of the regulations governing Bush's Guard service during the Vietnam War shows that the White House used an inappropriate--and less stringent--Air Force standard in determining that he had fulfilled his duty.
Based on the number of drills the Air Force said he needed to attend to fulfill obligations:
Bush's own records show that he fell short of that requirement
Based on a more lenient requirement "suggested" by the Bush administration
Bush still fails the Air Force obligation standard
Based on yet a MORE lenient White House suggested standard
even using their method, which some military experts say is incorrect, U.S. News 's analysis shows that Bush once again fell short
and MORE AWOL
The U.S. News analysis also showed that during the final two years of his obligation, Bush did not comply with Air Force regulations that impose a time limit on making up missed drills. What's more, he apparently never made up five months of drills he missed in 1972, contrary to assertions by the administration.
And the REAL KICKER
Some experts say they remain mystified as to how Bush obtained an honorable discharge.
Ooooof.
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