Posted on Apr 9, 2015
This man did not die, but certainly lost his life.
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I thought that the derelict private, Bergdahl, had probably irritated me all that he could on the count of his actions. That is until I saw this article. Now I'd just like to squeeze his melon and pop it like a zit. This man, as well as his family, has surely lost his life, but they are going to have to continue to live with this constant reminder. What we've committed to secure Bergdahl's release from our enemy goes beyond any sensible comprehension for me personally, and those 5 taliban lieutenants we traded for him will be able to leave Qatar before long and will most likely become members of ISIS since they are doing some heavy recruiting in Afghanistan now. This makes my blood boil and gets my hockey hot! And it only makes me madder when I see all the hoops certain people are jumping through to rush to Bergdahl's defense.
http://eaglerising.com/16890/this-wounded-warriors-wife-wants-to-show-you-what-bowe-bergdahls-desertion-cost-her-family/
http://eaglerising.com/16890/this-wounded-warriors-wife-wants-to-show-you-what-bowe-bergdahls-desertion-cost-her-family/
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I am so glad this got posted. We really need to keep the focus on the hellish sacrifices that were made trying to get this......person back. For her to show such restraint in her comments was nothing short of amazing. Prayers from AZ for her, our MSG hero, and for all of those who suffered and sacrificed.
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I am probably going to piss a lot of people off with what I am about to say, so I will start with this.
I hope Bergdahl receives the maximum sentence for all charges. I think he is a shitbag, an American, but a shitbag nonetheless.
It is absolutely tragic that Soldiers lost their lives and were injured and maimed searching for Bergdahl. Have you ever done a DUSTWUN? Ever looked for a missing service member? When the call comes you put everything you have in to trying to find that person, it is ingrained in us, it is important. You do not know the facts you just know someone is missing, an American is missing in a hostile environment.
Does this story infuriate me? Yes, it does but, do you know how many Service Members have lost their lives for things that are even less important than looking for a missing Service Member? How many Soldiers have lost their lives or were wounded walking over the same piece of ground every day, with no tactical value just to show "presence"? How many Soldiers lost their lives out patrolling because some "important" person was flying in to visit the troops and we had to "deny" the enemy "freedom of movement"? There are countless other stories of poor command decisions, friendly fire incidents, etc that caused Soldiers to lose their lives unnecessarily.
Because of the Bergdahl situation we get all fired up about casualties sustained trying to find him but, nobody mentions or gets upset over other deaths that could of been avoided that were much less important than recovering a missing American. Death and injuries are what happens in war, it's the price we pay. There should be no distinction in the reasons why.
I hope Bergdahl receives the maximum sentence for all charges. I think he is a shitbag, an American, but a shitbag nonetheless.
It is absolutely tragic that Soldiers lost their lives and were injured and maimed searching for Bergdahl. Have you ever done a DUSTWUN? Ever looked for a missing service member? When the call comes you put everything you have in to trying to find that person, it is ingrained in us, it is important. You do not know the facts you just know someone is missing, an American is missing in a hostile environment.
Does this story infuriate me? Yes, it does but, do you know how many Service Members have lost their lives for things that are even less important than looking for a missing Service Member? How many Soldiers have lost their lives or were wounded walking over the same piece of ground every day, with no tactical value just to show "presence"? How many Soldiers lost their lives out patrolling because some "important" person was flying in to visit the troops and we had to "deny" the enemy "freedom of movement"? There are countless other stories of poor command decisions, friendly fire incidents, etc that caused Soldiers to lose their lives unnecessarily.
Because of the Bergdahl situation we get all fired up about casualties sustained trying to find him but, nobody mentions or gets upset over other deaths that could of been avoided that were much less important than recovering a missing American. Death and injuries are what happens in war, it's the price we pay. There should be no distinction in the reasons why.
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TSgt Hunter Logan
That's what's great about being an American, we are free thinkers. You know I respect your opinion always. If I were the commander or senior enlisted of the command I would of spent every resource looking for him (not like you would have a choice in the matter). I don't have any data but I am sure this isn't the first time we have lost Soldiers looking for someone who went AWOL or deserted their post.
I never said not to be emotional about it, I definitely am. Trust me when I say that Soldiers have been killed for less, much less but, you don't hear about it. You just hear about another death in the war on terror.
How's this, Yesterday I went to the fallen hero/ramp ceremony for the Soldier that was killed here in Afghanistan recently. Now, we know the Afghan Soldiers and Police kill us using the insider threat yet, we continue to partner and work closely with them every day? Does that make sense? Is it worth the risk? It makes me furious!
Everyone is pissed off because we traded five douchebags for one douchebag. How would you of felt if we tried to rescue him instead and more Americans died in the attempt?
I don't know maybe I just see things from a different angle?
That's what's great about being an American, we are free thinkers. You know I respect your opinion always. If I were the commander or senior enlisted of the command I would of spent every resource looking for him (not like you would have a choice in the matter). I don't have any data but I am sure this isn't the first time we have lost Soldiers looking for someone who went AWOL or deserted their post.
I never said not to be emotional about it, I definitely am. Trust me when I say that Soldiers have been killed for less, much less but, you don't hear about it. You just hear about another death in the war on terror.
How's this, Yesterday I went to the fallen hero/ramp ceremony for the Soldier that was killed here in Afghanistan recently. Now, we know the Afghan Soldiers and Police kill us using the insider threat yet, we continue to partner and work closely with them every day? Does that make sense? Is it worth the risk? It makes me furious!
Everyone is pissed off because we traded five douchebags for one douchebag. How would you of felt if we tried to rescue him instead and more Americans died in the attempt?
I don't know maybe I just see things from a different angle?
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SGT Ben Keen
CSM (Join to see) - I think your comments hit the nail on the head perfectly! Does it suck that men like the NCO discussed in the story were injured and others were killed looking for one Soldier that walked away from his post? Heck yeah and my thoughts go out to all those impacted. However, as you said, we have lost Soldiers for situations. I was one of those guys sent out on missions to limit the movements of enemy when VIP visitors came to country. We would come back to camp after being outside the wire for 24 - 48 hours straight told to rack out to only be woken up a few hours later because of a last minute visit from some VIP. Yet, it's part of the beast of being a service member. We are asked to do what someone normally not on the battlefield "needs" to be done.
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CW4 Larry Curtis
CSM (Join to see) Getting pissed off when someone tells it like it is...well that's very lame if you're getting pissed off at the person telling it. Getting pissed off over the subject matter is totally different though, and you make some valid points. I don't think any of us have ever donned the uniform without the knowledge that we could be next looming in the back of our minds...it just goes with the job, and it is another one of those things which sets us apart from your average Joe. For the moment, however, my ire is directed squarely at Bergdahl and those responsible for brokering the deal for his release, only to bring him home to prosecute him while sending 5 enemy lieutenants back into the field to fight another day...and the fact that people had to die or become maimed on his account. We've had several very tragic cases of fratricide, and people getting killed just for showing up at their posts. But this one seems to have me even more emotionally-charged because of the incredible flaw in character involved, and that doesn't necessarily apply to Bergdahl alone. Just my 2-cents. Thank you for your great response! Thank you for your service and leadership, too.
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CW4 Larry Curtis
Sir - I totally understand. I am just relaying how I feel about every death. I know the majority of military folks understand. It just bothers me that because of the shitbag Bergdahl the focus seems to become narrowed "these Soldiers were killed and/or maimed because they were looking for him" but the same emotional intensity over deaths is not media worthy for acts of "less importance".
We are all emotionally upset with Bergdahl, we (America) should be the same for all questionable operations conducted.
Sir - I totally understand. I am just relaying how I feel about every death. I know the majority of military folks understand. It just bothers me that because of the shitbag Bergdahl the focus seems to become narrowed "these Soldiers were killed and/or maimed because they were looking for him" but the same emotional intensity over deaths is not media worthy for acts of "less importance".
We are all emotionally upset with Bergdahl, we (America) should be the same for all questionable operations conducted.
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The thought of this poor hero, who might never be able to verbalize to his children or wife that he loves them - that just breaks my heart.
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Amen, LT...
As a father, I could not imagine the pain felt on a daily basis from being unable to express to your children how much you love them.
As a father, I could not imagine the pain felt on a daily basis from being unable to express to your children how much you love them.
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Exactly, SSgt (Join to see). I understand that you can express yourself in other ways, but there is something about your child hearing that every day.
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