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I wanted to leave my post in 'Nam but it was too far to swim back to The World. So I became more involved with the river rats and that cured my boredom. It is difficult to remain bored during an ambush.
There is a book by Tim O’Brien called Going After Cacciato where a deserter heads for Paris, reminds me of Bergdahl.
Obviously you are not related to one of the soldiers who lost their lives searching for this piece of fog feces.
Another piece of fiction.
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Originally Posted by odanny
I've read a lot of first hand accounts of WWII, and during the Bulge there were officers who stopped a mass retreat by using their Colt .45. I've read two accounts, and since it's been a while I cant remember the authors names. It's ok if you dont beleive this, but I have read accounts. None of this has anything to do with Berghdahl, sorry to go OT
My father was present as a witness to an execution of a deserter. I can't remember the man's name but there was a book written about it, I believe.
never saw any reputable source for this piece of fiction
Someone doesn't know the meaning of "misbehavior" within the context of the charge. Hint: There's a reason the military has considered this the more serious of the two charges and has set the punishment accordingly.
That said, like others have posted, 5 years is probably about all he'll get for, among other things, endangering the lives of his fellow soldiers who were searching for his sorry ass. A judge will be hearing his case, and he's already had statements he made suppressed.
He needs mental health treatment. He is probably a different person today than the one who was taken captive and held prisoner. He has suffered enough.
Have the parents,siblings,wives and kids of the people that died looking for him suffered enough? He probably does need mental health treatment which he can/should get in prison while serving a sentence of a minimum of 10 years.
Someone doesn't know the meaning of "misbehavior" within the context of the charge. Hint: There's a reason the military has considered this the more serious of the two charges and has set the punishment accordingly.
That said, like others have posted, 5 years is probably about all he'll get for, among other things, endangering the lives of his fellow soldiers who were searching for his sorry ass. A judge will be hearing his case, and he's already had statements he made suppressed.
What a sorry human being.
Speaking of context the only thing sorry is the fact that they accepted him in the first place since he was dismissed from the coast guard for mental issues, now they are ready to nail him to the cross. He did not belong in the military, he suffered enough at the hands of his captors.
Speaking of context the only thing sorry is the fact that they accepted him in the first place since he was dismissed from the coast guard for mental issues, now they are ready to nail him to the cross. He did not belong in the military, he suffered enough at the hands of his captors.
This is the truth. He doesn't need hard time, just pull his rank, dock him backpay, give him a dishonorable discharge, a swift kick in the ass and let this space cadet be on his way, back into anonymity, hopefully doing something that won't lead to this screwup risking other's peoples live in the process again. Bagging groceries might be an ideal safe career option for him.
He needs mental health treatment. He is probably a different person today than the one who was taken captive and held prisoner. He has suffered enough.
Have the parents,siblings,wives and kids of the people that died looking for him suffered enough? He probably does need mental health treatment which he can/should get in prison while serving a sentence of a minimum of 10 years.
Right. I listened to a long podcast of interviews with Burgdhal and I agree with you.
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