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Sam Brownback Military Service • None. Came of age as draft was ending.

James S. Gilmore Military Service • U.S. Army, including service as an intelligence specialist in West Germany, 1971-1974

Rudolph W. Giuliani Military Service • None. Received student and occupational deferments. Registered for draft but number was never called.

Duncan Hunter Military Service • Served in Army as paratrooper and Ranger in Vietnam (1969-71).

John McCain Military Service • United States Navy 1958-1981 with service in Vietnam; • Prisoner of war, Vietnam, 1967-1973; • Awards: Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross

Ron Paul Military Service • Flight Surgeon, United States Air National Guard, 1965-1968; • Flight Surgeon, United States Air Force, 1963-1965

Mitt Romney Military Service • None, received a deferment as a Mormon missionary in France. Registered for the draft upon his return to the states but was never selected.

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