The Curious Case of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl

[Pathfinder]

Don't bet on it. It will with the media, but it's wearing thin, and getting old with the American people. This guy is fuc*ing up big time on an almost weekly basis. There is still another 2 1/2 years to go with this ass clown. I don't think the nation can tolerate his anti American actions that long. Especially if the Dems take a pasting in November. Look for him to lash out with even more damaging Executive Orders.

It's daily, in point of fact. But then, that is his job.

Anyone considering what the next 2-1/2 years will be like? Slick Willy was a frat boy made good, so most of what he did was insulting, demeaning, juvenile and annoying, but basically harmless, like destroying computer keyboards and of course all of the pardons. But bho?

The mind boggles, since he has clearly demonstrated that no one has the balls to indict him, arrest him, prosecute him, and . . . . well, let's leave it at that. Let's just say I have no interest in seeing him and The Mooch behind bars. Deportation?

bho has already trashed the courts and the bureaucracies by stuffing them with progressives who can't be removed, so what's left? My guess is that the blind sheik, the American Taliban Lindt, and other such luminaries will be pardoned and released. The border shenanigans to date will pale as the Border Patrol is ordered to stand down. Any other guesses?

When your mission is to turn America into a 3rd world sh!thole, and there are no effective constraints on you, anything is possible.

[graywolf]

I never cease to be amazed at the American news cycle.  I has just been a few days more than a month ago that the story of the exchange of 5 Taliban commanders for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl took place.  I have not seen or heard any updates beyond that Sgt. Bergdahl had returned home and entered rehab.  Has anyone got an update?

[Timothy]

I read that they haven't even officially interviewed his fellow squad or company soldiers!  The Admin probably stopped any further investigation and the press gives them a pass.

[tombogan03884]

I can't wait to see how this works out for the POS.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2691165/Sgt-Bowe-Bergdahl-return-duty-US-Army-MONDAY-one-month-counseling-following-controversial-release-five-years-captivity-Taliban.html

Bowe Bergdahl could receive $350,000 tax-free when he returns to active duty with US Army today with 'desk job'

    Sgt. Bergdahl will resume his military duties at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio
    Bergdahl will have 'an office job within the headquarters,' Col. Scott Bleichwehl said
    He will also have sponsor to help with assimilating
    Bergdahl may also receive $350,000 from the US government without paying taxes
    $200,000 worth of that money would be from wages earned during his captivity and $150,000 if he is found to have been a prisoner of war
    Bergdahl will continue to attend debriefing sessions with his superiors
    Comes days after photo of Bergdahl posing with Taliban official posted to Twitter
    Bergdahl posed with Badruddin Haqqani, who died in a drone strike in 2012

By James Nye and David Mccormack and Lydia Warren and Zoe Szathmary

Published: 01:05 EST, 14 July 2014 | Updated: 08:02 EST, 15 July 2014

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The US Army confirmed Monday that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is returning to active duty just four weeks on from his return to the United States after five years as a Taliban captive - and will be working behind a desk.

'To use a slang term, he will be working a desk job,' Col. Steve Warren, a spokesman for the Pentagon, told ABC News.

'Sgt. Bergdahl is not restricted in any way,' he said, noting Bergdahl will reside in noncommissioned barracks. 'He is a normal soldier now.'

Col. Scott Bleichwell offered a similar description in a phone interview with MailOnline.

'It's an office job within the headquarters - just general office work,' he said.

Bleichwehl explained that Bergdahl will also have a sponsor, which he described as 'a person who's designated, not only for him, but for every soldier in Army North [...] and assists with assimilating into the unit.'

The sponsor helps with 'very basic administrative functions,' Bleichwehl said, which include '[helping become] a part of the unit, processing records, becoming familiar with the day to day schedule.'

'We're always there for every soldier,' he said.

Bergdahl may also receive $350,000 from the US government without paying taxes: $200,000 would be for wages earned during his captivity and $150,000 if he in fact was a prisoner of war, according to Fox News.

Money earned while in a combat zone is excluded, per IRS regulations.
Responding to that report, Army spokeswoman Lt. Col. Alayne Conway told MailOnline 'The Army's determination of Sgt. Bergdahl's eligibility for pay and benefits will be in accordance with the appropriate laws, regulations and policies. Pay is always linked to duty status.'

In a statement, the Army said that the soldier 'has completed the final phase of the reintegration process under the control of U.S. Army South and is currently being assigned to U.S. Army North, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston (JBSA).'

'He will now return to regular duty within the command where he can contribute to the mission. The Army investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the disappearance and capture of Bergdahl is still ongoing.'

According to the New York Times, Bergdahl was in therapy at Fort Sam Houston.
(edited to wonder if Former Maj. Nidal is handling his case while he awaits his execution ?)
Since his return from Afghanistan, Sgt. Bergdahl has been involved in debriefings with his superiors, the paper said.

Just last week, a photo of Bergdahl, smiling and posing with a former senior Taliban official in Afghanistan was posted on Twitter.

The undated photo, likely taken during Bergdahl’s five years in captivity, was posted on the social media site on Wednesday by @khorasan3, an account associated with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Along with the image were the words ‘#US Solider #Bergdahl with Martyr #Taliban Leader Badar'udin Haqqani(RH) S/O Shaykh Jalaludin Haqqani(HA).’
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) confirmed Bergdahl was photographed next to Taliban Commander Badruddin Haqqani, a senior member of the Haqqani network in Afghanistan.

The son of Haqqani head Jalaluddin Haqqani, he reportedly handled daily operations and was killed in a U.S. drone strike in August 2012, CNN said at the time.
Former POW Bergdahl was controversially released by the Taliban in May in exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees.

Last week it emerged that Bergdahl is being allowed to wander off the Texas base and while under supervision he has visited multiple stores and locations.

Bergdahl alternates between civilian and military clothing and shakes hands with passerby when they recognize him, an Army spokesperson told CNN.

The details have emerged as soldiers who served with Bergdahl before he left his post in Afghanistan in 2009 revealed to Fox News they have still not been contacted by military investigators
The former soldiers told the news channel they believe the Army has already made up its mind about how Bergdahl ended up in the hands of the Taliban - and that they believe he deserted his post.

But when he was swapped for five Guantanamo Bay detainees on May 31, President Obama gave him a hero's welcome and said the switch had been prompted by Bergdahl's poor health.

'I think it's very clear he deserted his post,' Army Sgt. Evan Buetow told FoxNews.com. 'He thought about what he was doing, he mailed some things home, he walked away and we have witnesses who saw him walking away.
'And if you’re walking away in one of the worst, most dangerous areas of Afghanistan without your weapon and gear, I don’t believe you’re planning on coming back.'
Of the investigation, Buetow added: 'They've already concluded what they want to be said. They know exactly what happened.'

Former Army Sgt. Matt Vierkant also told Fox News said he had not been contacted by Army officials - but that here are probably still sworn statements by the unit's members made after he left the post.

'I have confidence that they're going to do what’s right,' Vierkant said. 'I just feel this should've happened a long time ago and it should've been public.'

Both Buetow and Vierkant told Fox they believe Bergdahl deserted his unit.



You bas*ards better appreciate all the pictures, and side bar quotes I had to work around to post this friggin' thing ! 

[Solus]

Good work, Tom.  I wondered where you came across a clean text story that large.  Thanks.

Well, I guess he is innocent until proven guilty...tho that isn't always the Military Way...but they should have started interviewing his squad mates by now.

From the stuff I've seen, my call is he deserted, but there is still that 0.00001% chance he did not...I guess.

Releasing the Gitmo Five reeks of treason and everything about Bergdahl stinks pretty much too.

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[tombogan03884]

My "Blanket party detector" is pinging hard .
Just because he isn't being courtmartialed (yet) doesn't mean there will not be condequences he will not like.

[Solus]

My "Blanket party detector" is pinging hard .
Just because he isn't being courtmartialed (yet) doesn't mean there will not be condequences he will not like.

Was thinking the same thing.

The article mentioned that while under supervision he went off post to stores.  It was not clear if that supervision went with  him or if it was more like an advisor.....but...

Keeping him in the service near active duty soldiers might be the worst thing that could happen to him. 

Of course that "supervision" might have a protective role too...if they could find anyone to trust with that job.


Sort of reminds me of when I wondered what John Murtha was thinking when he went to a VA Hospital for surgery after trashing US Soldiers.

[tombogan03884]

I probably told the story about how USMC Vietnam traitor  Bobby Garwood was tried at Camp LeJuene while I was there in the 70's and got hit by a car in the crosswalk the only time he was allowed out of the Brig.

[billt]

I never cease to be amazed at the American news cycle.  I has just been a few days more than a month ago that the story of the exchange of 5 Taliban commanders for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl took place.  I have not seen or heard any updates beyond that Sgt. Bergdahl had returned home and entered rehab.  Has anyone got an update?

It's amazing how the communist media has intentionally let this go completely under the radar. They, (Socialist Democrats & communist media), want this to all go away, and this ass hat to skate.

[tombogan03884]

The Department of Democratic Propaganda will never willingly cover anything that does not glorify "The Won".
Heard anything lately about "Fast and Furious", Solyndra, Benghazi, IRS targeting of conservatives , etc, etc, ?