Bergdahl Investigation Finished

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:02:27 -0400

It was announced today that the investigation for Sgt. Bergdahl has been concluded. What do you think is going to come out of the review process?

Bergdahl investigation finished

The Army said Thursday it has completed an investigation into Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's disappearance from a base in Afghanistan five years ago.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 10:07 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:07:11 -0400

More than likely nothing. At best, he'll get an honorable discharge with some severance pay.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Oct 14 at 2014 10:12 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:12:43 -0400

The article states that the investigation has been completed, but is not being released. My first question is does that mean it's not being released, period, or it's not being released, YET. If it is being held for review PRIOR to release, then I see no issue with it (even though it states the review will likely be lengthy). If it's NOT to be released, then I think that is going to raise even more questions. As to what will happen, hard to say without knowing what was found during the investigation. Once again, we are left with more questions than answers.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 10:42 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:42:01 -0400

1LT Private RallyPoint Member, I tend to agree with SSG Private RallyPoint Member on this. What I think will come out of the review process is a politically correct response, somewhere between saving face for President Obama and what should (in my opinion) happen. He should probably be punished in some way for walking away from his post. The President kind of "gushed" about Bergdahl in his Rose Garden speech. Somewhere between those two opposite ends of the spectrum is where it will likely fall out.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 11:40 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:40:45 -0400

Everything I've read on this topic suggests he deserted. Will be interesting to see the outcome.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Oct 14 at 2014 11:58 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:58:03 -0400

I think that the fact that is not going to be released will help answer any questions about how fair and complete it is...which is not at all and not at all. If there was any doubt, look at the long list of other witnesses in the investigation or the picture of 'SSG' in his uniform shirt. As least the picture did not include him holding a broom...maybe it should have (?)...as they try to sweep this under the rug.

Response by SSG John Erny made Oct 14 at 2014 12:31 PM

SSG John Erny — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:31:24 -0400

Bendict Arnold and Sgt. Bergdahl have a lot in common: Traitor

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 2:39 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:39:15 -0400

Dear 1LT Private RallyPoint Member.

There will be a report in a drawer and later an archival box full of other reports about some really bad stuff that happened over five years ago. Whether media gets their hands on it . . . and blasts it all over media for ratings . . . not because they care about what happened . . . is just up to another Bradley Manning . . . both of them are the worst traitors who betrayed our deepest trust . . . and by numerous accounts cost way too many of our colleagues lives.

Warmest Regards, Sandy

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 2:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:42:22 -0400

That he deserted his unit. Although he was a PFC at te time, he really couldn't give any good intelligence other than tactical (which is what he only knew as a PFC). He should get a dishonorable but the Army will go higher than that and give him something honorable because he was held captive for 5 years. Like I said in another thread when he was exchanged.....the brass has been told that this needs to go away very quietly

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 6:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:41:05 -0400

I think nothing will happen.

I think that he will be allowed to "retire" in the near future. Collect near 100% disability and get a book deal that will be turned into a made for TV movie or a feature film.

I would like to see him incarcerated. I hear Ft. Leavenworth is nice this time of year.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Oct 14 at 2014 8:17 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:17:42 -0400

I loathe that individual at my deepest core. I was in Afghanistan when it happened and some of my battles came back broken and damaged because of him. I guess I will just leave it at that and hope justice is served in the end.

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made Oct 14 at 2014 9:07 PM

PO2 Rocky Kleeger — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:07:21 -0400

Honestly, I don't think anything is going to come of this

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 9:13 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:13:57 -0400

It's classified and the public version will be redacted and unreadable! Which means the deserter will walk.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Oct 14 at 2014 9:32 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:32:36 -0400

Principal thoughts: Deny Everything, Admit Nothing, Demand Proof, Make Counter-Accusations BAHAHAHA

I only hope that there is review and then there is transparency. This case matters, to many, many people.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 10:52 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:52:26 -0400

Results released after mid-term elections.....that is my bet!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2014 11:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 23:02:25 -0400

Can we start building the gallows now?

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Oct 15 at 2014 1:58 AM

SSG Keven Lahde — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:58:14 -0400

And we won't know the out come until when???? I hope they confine him.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 10:50 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:50:54 -0400

There is not a chance in hell that this guy gets prosecuted. It would be too close to admitting a mistake.
Future quote: "we have investigated the facts of the matter, and we are implementing processes to prevent future occurances... Hey look! Ebola!"

Look, this has already been investigated, and a finding of desertion was made. The only thing new is whatever story he had to tell. While I am curious to hear what he has to say, if he has any sense whatsoever, he will shut up and fade into obscurity, soaking up benefits and whiling away his days in disgrace.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 12:18 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:18:39 -0400

I'm betting this will all be revealed after the election. I also wouldn't be surprised if he gets off scott free.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 10:18 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 22:18:54 -0400

As I have stated all along he will be medically discharged so the administration can spare itself any humiliation. Then it will fade in to obscurity no questions being asked. No court-martial no bad conduct just 100% disability.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 2:59 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:59:47 -0400

...as long as we fund a sex change for him. We don't want to discriminate. I kid, I kid.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2014 6:41 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:41:29 -0400

New article on CNN today. Seems his hometown is having second thoughts about their "hero."

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/14/us/bowe-bergdahl-idaho-hometown/

Bowe Bergdahl's hometown uneasy about his status - CNN.com

Bailey, Idaho, has a complicated relationship with the saga of its homegrown prisoner of war, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Oct 16 at 2014 9:47 PM

SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 21:47:59 -0400

Ma'am, Probably a good time to note there was more than likely already an investigation completed, when he first disappeared, which determined he was AWOL, abandon his post, and further determined it was an intentional act on his part. Just surmising, but I find it impossible to believe no investigation would have been done when a Soldier was not available to redeploy with his unit.

I cannot imagine this investigation would find or produce any contradictory information to the aforementioned. I also remember Soldiers died looking for him. Consequently, my questions are: At what point does political agenda overshadow the loss of life looking for a deserter and probable traitor? When does dishonorable service become honorable? Finally, and most importantly how do we apologize to the honorable Veterans who served with him who spoke out and told what they new, but were chastised by the executive branch as being "wrong?" Which brings up, how can witnesses who were there and whose stories corroborate each other, be wrong?

Troubling times.

Response by LCpl A. Chapman made Oct 17 at 2014 9:45 AM

LCpl A. Chapman — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:45:49 -0400

It's truly pathetic how someone like this can just walk away without any real repercussions after surely giving the enemy intelligence on the other troops he served with. Worst kind of scumbag traitor having willingly given information to the enemy that ended up in multiple fatalities that probably would never have occurred otherwise.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2014 4:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:26:54 -0500

another prove of how the government don't care about us the public and or the Military

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Dec 21 at 2014 4:32 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:32:26 -0500

My gut tells me that they are going to let him walk.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2015 12:43 PM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:43:43 -0500

I think the results will be increased safety standards across the board, and it's about time too. All active duty personnel will have to complete PME about the importance of not going for long walks in Afghanistan alone without your weapon. It's a mistake any one can make, but a dangerous one.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2015 9:52 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 09:52:40 -0500

Here's an interesting article on the Bergdahl investigation. I think the author makes some good points:

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/01/a_general_holds_another_obama_military_umbrella.html

Blog: A general holds another Obama military umbrella

Bowe Bergdahl left his post. There has been testimony and investigation as to why. A report has been written based on that testimony and investigation. That report now sits in a drawer of Maj. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, who is apparently under orders from his commander in chief to keep it there. He is technically under orders, for he serves the commander in chief. It is his duty. Yet the commander in chief, in turn, is obligated to serve the People....

Response by SFC William Farrell made Apr 7 at 2016 10:15 PM

SFC William Farrell — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 22:15:28 -0400

Let's get to trial 1LT Private RallyPoint Member!

Response by SGT Steven Hines made Nov 8 at 2017 9:33 AM

SGT Steven Hines — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 09:33:12 -0500

I can't believe he is not going to prison.