Officers stress dangers involved in search for Bowe Bergdahl

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:23:07 -0400

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/09/17/platoon-leader-describes-shock-at-bergdahls-disappearance/32560185/

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 18 at 2015 9:27 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:27:54 -0400

There were dangers in searching for Bergdahl? Really? Who would have thought looking for someone in a country where people are trying to kill that it would be dangerous!

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Sep 18 at 2015 9:33 AM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:33:48 -0400

I am wondering how someone who was discharged from the Coast Guard after only 26 days due to psychological reasons would be able to get into the Army to begin with. Perhaps this all could have been avoided...

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 18 at 2015 9:35 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:35:28 -0400

PV2 Bergdahl (I refuse to recognize his promotion to SGT and think he should be reduced to E1) is a traitor and a coward.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 9:48 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 09:48:54 -0400

If the lawyers for this turbbird are worried that social media has already convicted him before he could tell his side of the story, then why wait til the trial to tell his side? Why not have him speak publicly before hand? IMHO, the defense team has done little to help his public image before the hearing even started.

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 18 at 2015 10:10 AM

SGT David T. — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:10:55 -0400

This will be interesting to see how it plays out.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Sep 18 at 2015 10:19 AM

Sgt Tom Cunnally — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:19:25 -0400

Navy Seal injured in failed rescue of Bergdahl wants him to be accountable...CPO Jimmy Hatch says he thinks the military will do the right thing. So I am curious to see what happens when you have the White House saying when he was released that Bergdahl has suffered enough in his lengthy prison time ...

I am curious why this case is just a back page news story in today's newspapers and everything today is about Trump & the political circus .

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Sep 18 at 2015 12:26 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:26:14 -0400

I am glad these Officers had the personal courage to be honest, and glad the people get to hear this....too many tree hugging pacifist out there, worried the political pressure of undue command influence would rear its ugly head!

Response by SFC Wade W. made Sep 18 at 2015 2:24 PM

SFC Wade W. — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:24:52 -0400

I am glad these soldiers are able to testify. I was not sure if this was going to be a dog and pony show or if the Army was going to be able to do its job with this 32 hearing.