A Rose Garden Ceremony, a “hero’s welcome”, and automatic promotions to a person that deserted is nothing more than a slap in the face to every service member who has served honorably.

Posted by NealS 10 years, 5 months ago to Politics

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This Texan sounds like what a military man might say. As a Vietnam veteran I completely agree with him.

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Posted by Maphesdus 10 years, 5 months ago

The reason Bergdahl got promoted is because official Army policy specifically states that upon their return, POWs automatically get promoted to whatever their rank would have been according to their time in grade had they not been captured.

I'm not taking any stance on the Bergdahl case, as the whole thing just seems like a huge mess, but people should be aware that Bergdahl's promotion was a standard procedure, and not some special honor.

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  Posted by Rocky_Road 10 years, 5 months ago
  
  You are wrong.
  
  There is no automatic promotion for time served, EXCEPT for those that are confirmed POW's.
  
  Every one else has to pass the tests, and get the recommendations.
  
  Proof of this is that Bergdahl has NOT been given his next scheduled promotion, while his actual past 5 years are being investigated.
  
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  Posted by richrobinson 10 years, 5 months ago
  
  I was not aware of that. I guess it comes down to how he is classified. Was he a POW or deserter?
  
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    Posted by Robbie53024 10 years, 5 months ago
    
    He was specifically not categorized as a POW. AWOL, deserter, or traitor is yet to be determined.
    But it seems indisputable that he left his outpost without authorization and without protective equipment. That does not seem to be the actions of a soldier out for an afternoon stroll.
    
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      Posted by richrobinson 10 years, 5 months ago
      
      I keep wondering why him? Why give up these guys for him? Couldn't they come up with a better reason to release these guys?
      
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        Posted by NealS 10 years, 5 months ago
        
        Why him? He was the only American Military prisoner they had, there was no other choice to trade for, to try to make things look good in light of the debacle of the VA.
        
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        Posted by Robbie53024 10 years, 5 months ago
        
        Any reason was a "good" reason.
        
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Posted by Technocracy 10 years, 5 months ago

Topic Title sums it up nicely

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Posted by j_IR1776wg 10 years, 5 months ago

Obama will take every opportunity to denigrate honorable military service. Its all part of his larger plan to punish Americans for their accomplishments. Thanks for your service.

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Posted by kathywiso 10 years, 5 months ago

Thank You for Your Service NealS. I totally agree and feel horrible for those serving in the military right now. This is just a disgrace and makes no sense unless you hate this country and freedom itself.

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Posted by rockymountainpirate 10 years, 5 months ago

An excellent find. This guy is right on. I can not watch mr. thompson lay a wreath at The Tomb of the Unknowns. It's blasphemous!

Welcome home NealS.

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A Rose Garden Ceremony, a “hero’s welcome”, and automatic promotions to a person that deserted is nothing more than a slap in the face to every service member who has served honorably.

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