Bergdahl decision.......seriously?

[SFC B]

I am seething as I write this. I just saw an Army Times article that relayed the fact that FORSCOM Commander , Gen. Abrams (yes, THAT Abrams) has confirmed the "punishment" for Bergdahl. 10 months forfeiture of pay, reduction to E1 and Dishonorable discharge.....no jail time......no forfeiture of ALL pay and allowances......for desertion......during a war? Abrams should have to personally justify this load of crap to each and every member of the unit this dirtbag deserted. How is this in any way appropriate? I can only hope that there are Vets everywhere this POS goes who make sure he never has a peaceful or happy day again in his life.

 

[Nemont]

That Truly sucks.

 

[brymoore]

Bergdahl should have never been admitted to the Army after being separated from the Coast Guard for mental issues. Had the Army done it’s job correct in the beginning instead of trying to meet quotas, this whole mess wouldn’t have happened.

 

[p_ham]

The decision is not surprising based on how the entire situation was handled.

 

[pointingdogsrule]

I am seething as I write this. I just saw an Army Times article that relayed the fact that FORSCOM Commander , Gen. Abrams (yes, THAT Abrams) has confirmed the "punishment" for Bergdahl. 10 months forfeiture of pay, reduction to E1 and Dishonorable discharge.....no jail time......no forfeiture of ALL pay and allowances......for desertion......during a war? Abrams should have to personally justify this load of crap to each and every member of the unit this dirtbag deserted. How is this in any way appropriate? I can only hope that there are Vets everywhere this POS goes who make sure he never has a peaceful or happy day again in his life.

ditto

 

[dpettina]

Bergdahl is a traitor. This whole thing has been handled horribly! This decision is a disgrace and a huge insult to our country and all that have served. They should've left him with his captors.

 

[pabearhunter]

He should have been shot for leaving his post while on duty.

 

[Topgun 30-06]

Bergdahl should have never been admitted to the Army after being separated from the Coast Guard for mental issues. Had the Army done it’s job correct in the beginning instead of trying to meet quotas, this whole mess wouldn’t have happened.

You hit the nail on the head!

 

[Gut Shot]

He should have been shot for leaving his post while on duty.

This.

The first damned general order you learn, first thing, in basic training. "I will stand my post and quit my post only when properly relieved."
I've been out of the army for over 20 years and I can still remember it.

 

[Sytes]

Amazing. Can not find any further words to describe my thoughts...

 

[Zach]

Not having ever been in the military, is this a symptom of today's PC society? The culture of no fault?

 

[Anschutz]

I find this amazing. I just put out a soldier for marijuana use. He lost 2 months pay, got 45 days extra duty, reduction from SPC to PV2, and general discharge. Yet this guy leaves his post and gets off with not much worse than a guy who smokes a little dope?