ID:

316

Date:

2008-05-14

Headline:

Navy releases McCain's military record

Reporter's name:

Jim Kuhnhenn

Delay/denial:

No

Lawsuit:

No

Fees:

No

Media outlet:

Associated Press

City:

Washington, DC

Summary:

The U.S. Navy released John McCain’s military records, consisting of mostly medals he was awarded during his Navy career. Several citations mention his achievements either as a prisoner or as a lieutenant commander flying bombing runs. Some are signed by then-Secretary of the Navy John Warner, later a colleague of McCain's in the Senate. The Associated Press filed for the Freedom of Information Act request.

Notes:

The Navy recently released McCain's military record -- most of it citations for medals during his Navy career -- after a Freedom of Information Act request by The Associated Press.

Keywords:

Navy, McCain, presidential candidate, John Warner, military record, medal of honor, prisoner, torture, FOIA

URL:

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/05/07/navy_releases_mccains_military_record/

Agencies:

DOD

States:

DC

Districts:

Categories:

military
presidential election
public records