U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl appeared in court Tuesday to face a military judge for deserting his post in Afghanistan back in 2009. He could face life in prison if found guilty for his disappearance.
The U.S. military has charged Sgt. Bergdahl with desertion after he left his post in Afghanistan five years, leading to his capture by terrorists. He could face life in prison, if convicted.
Despite media reports, the U.S. Army on Tuesday confirmed that a decision has yet to be made over whether or not desertion charges will be brought against Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army Sgt. who was held by the Taliban as a prisoner of war for five years.
The Army sergeant has returned to full active duty and will be investigated by the military. After being freed from captivity at the hands of the Taliban, Bowe Bergdahl has finally spoken to the public.
Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army Sgt. who was held by the Taliban as a prisoner of war for five years, has returned to "regular duty," the Army confirmed on Monday.
On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testified before a committee about the release of Sgt. Bergdahl in exchange for the release of five Taliban prisoners.
The White House is expected to transfer more detainees out of Guantanamo Bay in an effort to fulfill President Barack Obama's promise to shutdown the U.S. military prison, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was released from his Taliban captors in exchange for five Guantanamo detainees, is opening up about his torturous experiences in confinement.
Organizers are no longer planning to throw a welcome home party for former Taliban captive Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in his hometown of Hailey, Idaho due to public backlash over the nature of his capture back in 2009.
