Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has arrived in the U.S.
The Associated Press reported that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl arrived early Friday morning in San Antonio, Texas.
Upon arrival, Bergdahl was taken to a military hospital where doctors will continue to monitor his health.
Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, who is a spokesman for the Pentagon, told the Associated Press that the military will focus on getting Bergdahl healthy enough so that he will have a full recovery and be reintegrated into society.
Sgt. Bergdhal was the last American soldier, who was held captive in Afghanistan, to be released. In 2009, Bergdahl was captured and held by the Taliban network, Haqquni.
There have been several questions about Bergdahl’s capture and if it was the result of him deserting his post.
National Security Adviser Susan Rice came under fire after she commented that Bergdahl served with “honor and distinction.” Several Republicans questioned why she would described his service as “honorable and distinguish” when the evidence suggested otherwise.
In 2010, the Pentagon released a report stating that Bergdahl had deserted his base. Soldiers who served with Bergdahl also made a similar claim.
On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testified before the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL), who’s a member on the Armed Services Committee, asked Hagel why Bergdahl was being treated in Germany and not the United States.
Miller questioned why soldiers with grave physical injuries and psychological trauma could be flown to the U.S., yet the same could not be said for Sgt. Bergdahl.
Hagel responded that the doctors determined that Bergdahl’s condition was such that he could not make the trip to the U.S.
Hagel also stated that Bergdahl was held captive for five years and that he may not be psychologically or emotionally prepared to handle the trip.
Upon arrival, Bergdahl was taken to a military hospital where doctors will continue to monitor his health.
Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, who is a spokesman for the Pentagon, told the Associated Press that the military will focus on getting Bergdahl healthy enough so that he will have a full recovery and be reintegrated into society.
Sgt. Bergdhal was the last American soldier, who was held captive in Afghanistan, to be released. In 2009, Bergdahl was captured and held by the Taliban network, Haqquni.
There have been several questions about Bergdahl’s capture and if it was the result of him deserting his post.
National Security Adviser Susan Rice came under fire after she commented that Bergdahl served with “honor and distinction.” Several Republicans questioned why she would described his service as “honorable and distinguish” when the evidence suggested otherwise.
In 2010, the Pentagon released a report stating that Bergdahl had deserted his base. Soldiers who served with Bergdahl also made a similar claim.
On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testified before the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL), who’s a member on the Armed Services Committee, asked Hagel why Bergdahl was being treated in Germany and not the United States.
Miller questioned why soldiers with grave physical injuries and psychological trauma could be flown to the U.S., yet the same could not be said for Sgt. Bergdahl.
Hagel responded that the doctors determined that Bergdahl’s condition was such that he could not make the trip to the U.S.
Hagel also stated that Bergdahl was held captive for five years and that he may not be psychologically or emotionally prepared to handle the trip.
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