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He left the navy after returning home, after being released as a p.o.w. He hit his lowest point when he spoke with his father about breaking down to his enemies due to the intensive torture and decided it was time for him to serve his country in a different way.
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∙ 15y agoJohn McCain was in the U. S. Navy from 1958-1981; adding up to 23 years.
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∙ 15y agoJohn McCain was promoted to Captain in the U.S. Navy on August 1, 1979, twenty-two years after his Naval career began in 1957.
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∙ 15y agoJohn McCain retired from the US Navy on April 1, 1981.
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∙ 15y agoHe graduated with the class of 1958
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Which presidential hopeful was a captain in the navy?
John F. Kennedy was a captain in the Navy. He served in World War II and commanded a patrol torpedo boat.
When did mccain join the navy?
John McCain graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1958.
What rank did John McCains father hold in the US military?
John McCain's father, John S. McCain Sr., held the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
What has John McCain's career history?
united states navy.
What did John McCain fly in the navy?
Douglas A-1 Skyraider
Did John McCain fight in any wars?
John McCain was a fighter pilot in the US Navy and flew combat missions in Vietnam.
What is John McCain's IQ?
John Mccain's IQ is 133 according to his military records and IQ test from his Navy days.
What are some of john mccains achievements?
Positive achievements: Graduated from Annapolis--a very rigorous school Served in the Navy Was promoted to Captain in the Navy Helped to pass campaign finance reform legislation
When did John Knatchbull - Royal Navy captain - die?
John Knatchbull - Royal Navy captain - died in 1844.
What is John McCain's experience with politics?
U.S. House of Represenatives, navy, and U.S. senate
Did John McCain get any medals when he was in the navy?
McCain earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.
Was John McCain born in the US?
John McCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone, where his father, an officer in the US Navy, was stationed at Coco Solo Naval Air Base.
