John Kerry's service revealed

CNN:WASHINGTON DC, by James Hardington.

During last year's presidential election campaign, a small but persistent group of detractors reiterated a request for full disclosure of John Kerry's military record. Among those who continued to follow-up on this request after the election was over, Meet the Press host Tim Russert was the most persistent. According to reports, John Kerry has finally signed the "Form 180" that the military requires to disclose military records. The disclosure is intended to occur on Meet the Press on Sunday.

According to sources, the most interesting information in the disclosure is that John Kerry was dishonorably discharged during the Nixon administration, which invalidated his medals and awards. It was not until the Carter administration that his record was reviewed and he was given a "correction" that gave him an honorable discharge and returned his medals.

Kerry additionally was recalled to active duty for secret missions along the Iraq-Iran border with the CIA during the Gulf War, resulting in seven more Purple Heart Awards.

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