Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Bowe Berghdal being charged with desertion?

“The army has come to its conclusion and Bowe Bergdahl will be charged with desertion. Sgt. Bergdahl left his unit in Afghanistan without permission in 2009 and was captured by the Taliban, and held prisoner by the group for five years. Following the much-criticized exchange, the Army conducted an investigation into his actions, which concluded three months ago," said Ret. Lt. Col. Schaffer.

Retired Lt. Col. Tony Schaffer also accused the Obama administration of trying to keep the detail of Sgt. Bergdahl charges hidden.

Read the Washington Times...

The maximum possible punishment if the subject is tried by General Court-Martial, the most serious type of court-martials--

Article 87 - Missing Movement.

If the member of the armed forces missed the movement on purpose:
  • Dishonorable discharge
  • Forfeiture of all pay and allowances
  • Reduction to the lowest enlisted grade
  • Confinement for 2 years.

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