Serving in the military isn't a prerequisite for becoming president. Nonetheless, out of the 44 presidents of the United States, 29 had some military experience in their background, according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
These are the presidents who served in the armed forces in some capacity, from the modern day to the American Revolution:
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George W. Bush
Service: Texas Air National Guard
Rank: First Lieutenant
Conflict: Stateside during the Vietnam War
George H. W. Bush
Service: United States Naval Reserve
Rank: Lieutenant (junior grade)
Conflict: World War II
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross
Ronald Reagan
Service: United States Army Reserve, United States Army Air Corps
Rank: Captain
Conflict: Stateside during World War II
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