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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was set to return to regular active duty status as early as Monday, having completed therapy and counseling following his return from captivity in Afghanistan, according to reports.
Bergdahl, who was released in May after five years as a Taliban prisoner of war in Afghanistan, will work at the Army North headquarters at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, the New York Times and CNN reported, citing defense officials.
So it turns out that investigators did not press AWOL charges against him, and from previous stories that he frequently left the base to take hikes, and then came back each time, it turns out that the accusations against him from many pundits here were unfounded. So why the firestorm over the trade to get him back? We don't leave our own in the hands of the enemy, whether or not they were AWOL, but it seems that some here were very willing to do that, whether or not Bergdahl had been AWOL or not. What the hell is happening to us if we are willing to throw our soldiers into the garbage over allegations, even before an investigation shows the evidence was not enough to put Bergdahl on trial? So we traded 5 Taliban members for Bergdahl - I call that a good trade. Bergdahl is one of ours, and we don't leave ours behind to rot on the battlefield, or in the prisons of the enemy. That is the American way.
Article is here.
Let the games begin.
The question will now be simple. Do you believe this man (Bergdahl) and the investigators / government that used him for a big media splash, the same regime that has lied over and over or do you believe the soldiers that claim he is a deserter and traitor to the nation? I know who I believe, and I suspect anyone that loves our current regime will believe opposite. Sad that the truth may never be known, but I can't take for granted anything that comes from this government.
So it turns out that investigators did not press AWOL charges against him, and from previous stories that he frequently left the base to take hikes, and then came back each time, it turns out that the accusations against him from many pundits here were unfounded. So why the firestorm over the trade to get him back? We don't leave our own in the hands of the enemy, whether or not they were AWOL, but it seems that some here were very willing to do that, whether or not Bergdahl had been AWOL or not. What the hell is happening to us if we are willing to throw our soldiers into the garbage over allegations, even before an investigation shows the evidence was not enough to put Bergdahl on trial? So we traded 5 Taliban members for Bergdahl - I call that a good trade. Bergdahl is one of ours, and we don't leave ours behind to rot on the battlefield, or in the prisons of the enemy. That is the American way.
Article is here.
I believe the Army, who put him back on active duty instead of prosecuting him.
I believe the Army, who put him back on active duty instead of prosecuting him.
You have placed the cart before the horse. There has been no announcement regarding the outcome of the still ongoing investigation into Bergdahl's disappearance. In fact, it seems you did not even bother to read your own linked article, as it contains the following:So it turns out that investigators did not press AWOL charges against him, and from previous stories that he frequently left the base to take hikes, and then came back each time, it turns out that the accusations against him from many pundits here were unfounded. So why the firestorm over the trade to get him back? We don't leave our own in the hands of the enemy, whether or not they were AWOL, but it seems that some here were very willing to do that, whether or not Bergdahl had been AWOL or not. What the hell is happening to us if we are willing to throw our soldiers into the garbage over allegations, even before an investigation shows the evidence was not enough to put Bergdahl on trial? So we traded 5 Taliban members for Bergdahl - I call that a good trade. Bergdahl is one of ours, and we don't leave ours behind to rot on the battlefield, or in the prisons of the enemy. That is the American way.
Article is here.
The Pentagon also said the Army was still investigating the circumstances surrounding Bergdahl's 2009 disappearance from his post in Afghanistan and subsequent capture by Taliban militants.
So how was he captured? Did he just walk off his post? And if so, that isn't the army that won World War II, I'll tell you that.
First of all, that's not nearly long enough to recover sufficiently from that long in captivity.
Second, the investigation isn't over...nor should it be.
I would consider this guy a danger and security risk until proven otherwise.
Let me put it this way... either way he should be hauled in front of a judge and either found guilty or not guilty to desertion. I'm way to cynical to see this as just the Army following SOP - this has the fingerprints of political activity all over it.
Let the games begin.
The question will now be simple. Do you believe this man (Bergdahl) and the investigators / government that used him for a big media splash, the same regime that has lied over and over or do you believe the soldiers that claim he is a deserter and traitor to the nation? I know who I believe, and I suspect anyone that loves our current regime will believe opposite. Sad that the truth may never be known, but I can't take for granted anything that comes from this government.
Certainly you're cynical. Now if this same Army had condemned him, I doubt you would be nearly so cynical. :lamo
Any clown that believes this is nothing more than hoping it all goes away by the White House (not to be confused with the military brass) is asking for a dunce label on their heads and forced to sit in a corner for the remainder of their lives. This White House are chalk full of liars, period! I'm just waiting for the headline, "Bergdahl, former POW, involved in work place violence, alleged to have bombed barracks killing 100's".
Tim-
First of all, that's not nearly long enough to recover sufficiently from that long in captivity.
Second, the investigation isn't over...nor should it be.
I would consider this guy a danger and security risk until proven otherwise.
That sounds like hoping too. Just sayin'.
After doing some checking your scoffing at danarhea's "hiking" claim was the correct reaction. Whatever "source" he plucked that little factoid from is so far off the scope as to rate as hysterical. In every meaning of the word. Seriously, what is it with posters at message boards? Can't be bothered to read what they post and then act as if what they did bolsters a contention, of theirs, that was born in the recesses of their own imagination.:screwyWho's in charge of the Army and all of our armed forces?
Dunno how much the Army has actually changed since 1991, but if this "hiking" which btw is not part of the article (is this REALLY the story they came up with? :lamo) occurred back then, they'd be found guilty via court martial and DD'd so fast it'd make your head spin.
And yes the investigation is continuing, maybe Bergdahl needs to be back on active duty to be tried...
Again, as stated in the article, the investigation is not over.This is what I'm thinking as well. To be tried he would have to be placed back onto active duty. I doubt the investigation is over, there is still many questions that need to be answered and they are probably gathering up testimony as well.
I don't think this is over, nor should it be IMO.
The Pentagon also said the Army was still investigating the circumstances surrounding Bergdahl's 2009 disappearance from his post in Afghanistan and subsequent capture by Taliban militants.
Why would you believe any one about something that you have no way of knowing the truth of? Instead of believing whoever it telling you what you want to hear, you should question and have doubts about every one.
I do - mostly our government - since they routinely lie to us.
The soldiers that called him out, that called his integrity into question, they have not lied to me - our government most definitely HAS.
First of all, that's not nearly long enough to recover sufficiently from that long in captivity.
Second, the investigation isn't over...nor should it be.
I would consider this guy a danger and security risk until proven otherwise.
It was predicted. In Obama new politically correct army, abandoning your post in combat and surrendering to the enemy is now considered to be "serving with honor and distinction."
Who wants to bet that Obama awards Bergdahl with the POW Medal ?
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