Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is pictured here in an undated photo provided to reporters by the Army. If Bergdahl is cleared of desertion charges, he'll receive $200,000 in back pay and stands to gain another $150,000 in compensation for his ordeal
Chuck Hagel Has Been Briefed On Bowe Bergdahl 'Deserter' Investigation That could See The Sergeant Take $300k In Back Pay -- Daily Mail
* The Pentagon, including Chuck Hagel, briefed on investigation to determine is Sgt Bowe Bergdahl was 'absent without leave' or AWOL
* Bergdahl could get as much as $300k in compensation
* 'We explained exactly what happened. He deserted his post...and we're now still sitting here waiting for answers,' Bergdahl's former platoon leader said
* If the Army doesn't release its finished review to the public, a member of Bergdahl's platoon said he may file a Freedom of Information Act request
The Pentagon has been briefed on an investigation into Sgt Bowe Bergdahl's disappearance from a base in Afghanistan five years ago.
Details about the probe's conclusion have been closely held. But they are likely to lay out whether Bergdahl deserted his post or was 'absent without leave' or AWOL.
And it could include recommendations on whether Bergdahl should be charged with any criminal violations or forced to leave the Army.
Any final disposition will eventually also determine whether Bergdahl gets as much as $300,000 in back pay and other benefits, including continued health care.
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More News On The Pentagon Has Concluding The Bowe Berghdahl Investigation.
Pentagon brass to review report on Bowe Bergdahl investigation -- AP
Bowe Bergdahl Investigation Concludes, Charges Possible -- NBC
Bergdahl report given to Defense secretary -- Idaho Mountain Express
Bowe Bergdahl Investigation Concludes, Pentagon Officials Briefed -- Inquisitr
1 comment:
300K, bennies, and health care. Not bad for walking off, playing with the bad boys and keeping your head. Of coarse little will be released due to privacy concerns.
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