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.
John McCain was in the U. S. Navy from 1958-1981; adding up to 23 years.
John McCain was promoted to Captain in the U.S. Navy on August 1, 1979, twenty-two years after his Naval career began in 1957.
John McCain retired from the US Navy on April 1, 1981.
He graduated with the class of 1958
John F. Kennedy was a captain in the Navy. He served in World War II and commanded a patrol torpedo boat.
John McCain graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1958.
John McCain's father, John S. McCain Sr., held the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
united states navy.
Douglas A-1 Skyraider
John McCain was a fighter pilot in the US Navy and flew combat missions in Vietnam.
John Mccain's IQ is 133 according to his military records and IQ test from his Navy days.
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
John Knatchbull - Royal Navy captain - died in 1844.
U.S. House of Represenatives, navy, and U.S. senate
McCain earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.
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.