Bowe Bergdahl, once missing U.S. soldier, charged with desertion

Ockham · Mar 25, 2015

Washington Post said:
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. soldier who was recovered in Afghanistan last spring after five years in captivity, is being charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Eugene Fidell, Bergdahl’s attorney, told The Washington Post that his client was handed a charge sheet on Tuesday. Army officials announced they will provide an update in his case at 3:30 p.m. at Fort Bragg, N.C., but declined to discuss new developments ahead of the news conference.

Bowe Bergdahl, once missing U.S. soldier, charged with desertion - The Washington Post

The two charges news conference is going on now. No discussion about the 2014 investigation will be discussed to keep impartiality during the USMCJ. An article 32 preliminary hearing (like a Grand Jury hearing) will be coming. IF found guilty on both charges, a maximum incarceration of life in prison could be levied. No death penalty was discussed so that is not an option according to the press conference.

This is quite a difference and contrast from Susan Rice, National Security Adviser saying Bergdahl “served the United States with honor and distinction.”

Dovkan · Mar 25, 2015

This is utter bull**** for that soldier, we'll have to see what happens, will be following this closely.

CRUE CAB · Mar 25, 2015

Dovkan said:
This is utter bull**** for that soldier, we'll have to see what happens, will be following this closely.

Really, he left his post. Screw him.

Dovkan · Mar 25, 2015

CRUE CAB said:
Really, he left his post. Screw him.

We don't know his story.

ReverendHellh0und · Mar 25, 2015

Strange how obama went out of his way to get this guy back and paint it as some sort of accomplishment....

Erod · Mar 25, 2015

Remember when Susan Rice said he served with "honor and distinction"?

Sadly, I believe this only reinforces her belief. This is her ideal soldier.

CRUE CAB · Mar 25, 2015

Dovkan said:
We don't know his story.

The military does. They wouldnt charge him if not.

jmotivator · Mar 25, 2015

Dovkan said:
We don't know his story.

So you are objecting to the conclusion of the Military investigation because you don't know the story?

Seems rational... :roll:

ReverendHellh0und · Mar 25, 2015

oh and remember we traded some savage terrorists for this scumbag.

Hatuey · Mar 25, 2015

Sarah Palin said:
“Todd and I are praying for Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl, his family, and all of his fellow soldiers who are putting their lives on the line to defend our freedom and protect democracy abroad,” Governor Palin said. “The capture of Private Bergdahl and the bombings in Jakarta prove that we have not defeated terrorism, and that radical extremists will stop at nothing to attack Westerners and our ideals.” July, 2009

Allen West said:
“Then there is Army SGT Bowe Bergdahl still held by the Islamic terrorist Haqqani network, probably in Pakistan, in the same place where Osama Bin Laden was hiding. This past POW/MIA national day of recognition, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel reiterated a pledge to secure the young Army NCO being held captive, but have there been any actions? Any time, attention, or even mention from the Commander-in-Chief? Nah, no camera highlights in it for him.” December, 2013

John McCain said:
“I would support. Obviously I’d have to know the details, but I would support ways of bringing him home, and if exchange was one of them, I think that would be something I think we should seriously consider.” February, 2014

Kelly Ayotte said:
“As part of ongoing efforts to urge the Department of Defense to do all it can to find Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl and bring him home safely, Senator Ayotte worked successfully to include a provision in the bill that presses Pakistan to fully cooperate in the search for SGT Bergdahl.” May, 2014

James Inhofe said:
“The mission to bring our missing soldiers home is one that will never end. It’s important that we make every effort to bring this captured soldier home to his family.” June, 2013

Jim Hoft said:
Sgt. Bowe Robert Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban in 2009 in Afghanistan. Four months ago, his family in Idaho received a letter from their son through the Red Cross. He was still alive. But sadly it looks like Barack Obama is going to leave US POW Sgt. Bowe Robert Bergdahl behind.

Michelle Malkin said:
“My prayers are with the family of Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. soldier seen on the Taliban abduction video released this weekend. The Jawa Report has the full clip. All Americans should hope and pray for his release from jihadi custody.” July, 2009

Rich Nugent said:
“Last year, on the fourth anniversary of Sgt. Bergdahl’s capture, on the floor of the House of Representatives, I introduced a resolution in the House calling on the United States to do everything possible not to leave any members of the armed forces behind during the drawdown of Iraq and Afghanistan. Believe it or not, I had members of Congress come up to me and say, ‘I didn’t know we had a living POW in Afghanistan.’ That was shocking to me.” February, 2014

Lol@Republicans.

gdgyva · Mar 25, 2015

seems like such a wonderful trade now, huh?

was it five or six guys we released?

and for him?

yeah.....Monte Hall is laughing his ass off somewhere

gdgyva · Mar 25, 2015

WASHINGTON — Public opposition to the exchange of five Taliban prisoners for captive Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has less to do with Bergdahl himself and more with how President Obama handled the transfer, according to a new USA TODAY/Pew Research Center poll.

The poll shows 43% of Americans say it was wrong for Obama to make the deal, compared with 34% who say it was the right thing to do.

Thirty percent of those surveyed have a strong opinion of Bergdahl, whose decision to leave his post in 2009 and subsequent capture by the Taliban is under investigation by the Army. Of those, half say they were sympathetic, and half say they are angry with Bergdahl.

The 128 veterans included in the poll are much more harsh in their assessment of the 28-year-old sergeant. Only 6% of veterans who responded say they sympathized with him, while 33% say they were angry. By 68%-16%, veterans say Obama made the wrong decision.

"If he was a captured prisoner of war, we wouldn't be having this discussion," says Joe Davis, the director of public affairs for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. "He put his teammates in jeopardy, and you absolutely don't do that in a combat zone."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/06/09/obama-bergdahl-opinion-poll/10234425/

wonder what those percentages are now?

Travis007 · Mar 25, 2015

Hatuey said:
Lol@Republicans.

LOL Liberals... Liberal main stream media selling Obamas lie..

Skeptic Bob · Mar 25, 2015

Erod said:
Remember when Susan Rice said he served with "honor and distinction"?

Meh. That is the same crap they always say. Meaningless platitudes. Most people we say served with honor and distinction didn't.

Then of course there is that whole pesky innocent until proven guilty concept.

Jack Fabulous · Mar 25, 2015

ReverendHellh0und said:
Strange how obama went out of his way to get this guy back and paint it as some sort of accomplishment....

Think of who Bowe Bergdahl is and what he did and then compare that to this administration and the background that they came from.

In the eyes of this administration a soldier who does what Bergdahl did is more heroic and more worthy praise than a hundred Chris Kyles. These people are all basically products of the 60s counter culture in one way or another. Whether they grew up in it or had it taught to them by their parents or mentors, this is what they believe.

Renae · Mar 25, 2015

Dovkan said:
This is utter bull**** for that soldier, we'll have to see what happens, will be following this closely.

He's no soldier, he's a deserter who deserves a bullet.

jaeger19 · Mar 25, 2015

this sounds like Bull.

if he deserted.. why did it take this long to decide that he deserted?

And.. if he deserted... why was it that no one saw him leave camp in a hostile area. If he could leave undetected.. then it stands to reason the enemy could have entered undetected.

This smells to high heaven.

Roadvirus · Mar 25, 2015

ReverendHellh0und said:
Strange how obama went out of his way to get this guy back and paint it as some sort of accomplishment....

And yet, like everything else, ****ed it up royally when we all found out what our enemies got in return.

tres borrachos · Mar 25, 2015

BrewerBob said:
Meh. That is the same crap they always say. Meaningless platitudes. Most people we say served with honor and distinction didn't.

Then of course there is that whole pesky innocent until proven guilty concept.

How many other people did Susan Rice (or someone in a comparable position) say served with honor and distinction but who actually didn't? Names, please.

Travis007 · Mar 25, 2015

BrewerBob said:
Meh. That is the same crap they always say. Meaningless platitudes. Most people we say served with honor and distinction didn't.

Then of course there is that whole pesky innocent until proven guilty concept.[

Stevie Wonder could see he was a deserter.. but not Obama....

Skeptic Bob · Mar 25, 2015

tres borrachos said:
How many other people did Susan Rice (or someone in a comparable position) say served with honor and distinction but who actually didn't? Names, please.

Since she wasn't with the DoD I doubt she ever had much cause to talk about ANY military members. Back in my early enlisted days of processing awards, NCOERs and OERs I certainly saw my share of such overhyped terminology.

Navy Pride · Mar 25, 2015

Obama treated this guy like a returning hero....It seems his true color shows every day....Why can't you lefties see it?

JoeTrumps · Mar 25, 2015

my god what a story this would be if a Republican had been duped into such a trade. the media would already have a name for it. but for Obama you can almost HEAR this story being SWEPT under the rug.

KLATTU · Mar 25, 2015

There has always been something strange about this case. Maybe I watch too much Homeland.

Skeptic Bob · Mar 25, 2015

Travis007 said:
BrewerBob said:

Meh. That is the same crap they always say. Meaningless platitudes. Most people we say served with honor and distinction didn't.

Then of course there is that whole pesky innocent until proven guilty concept.[

Stevie Wonder could see he was a deserter.. but not Obama....

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And yet it looks like Obama's DoD is going to court martial him.

Bowe Bergdahl, once missing U.S. soldier, charged with desertion

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