Bowe Bergdahl
American Sergeant, captured in Afghanistan
Born
March 28th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Army infantryman. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2009. Captured by the Taliban after leaving his post. Held captive for nearly five years, leading to intense media coverage and public debate. Released in a controversial prisoner exchange in 2014. Faced legal proceedings upon return, resulting in a court-martial in 2017 for desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. Received a reduction in rank and received a dishonorable discharge.
Captured in Afghanistan by the Taliban
Released in a prisoner exchange for five Taliban leaders
Court-martialed for desertion
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