In the environmental hoopla that ensues , the Army spirits Forrest out of the States and decides to quiet his involvement , as court - martialing a Medal of Honor recipient would look bad .
Forrest accidentally crashes the tanker when trying to subdue McVicker .
In the environmental hoopla that ensues , the Army spirits Forrest out of the States and decides to quiet Forrest 's involvement , as court - martialing a Medal of Honor recipient would look bad .
Forrest accidentally crashes the tanker when trying to subdue McVicker .