Saturday, June 14, 2014

Bergdahl After Isolation

After Isolation, Bergdahl Likely Faces A Long Recovery
June 14, 2014 - The medical team helping Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl reintegrate into the Army says he is learning to make all the daily decisions he was denied during his imprisonment by the Taliban.

Bergdahl held in solitary confinement for 2 years, sources say

13 June 2014 - American Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, while held prisoner in Afghanistan, was locked in solitary confinement for two straight years and did not see another human face for that entire time, senior military sources with knowledge of his "reintegration process" told Fox News. "Our focus remains on his health and well-being," Kirby said, adding that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is confident that the Army will continue to ensure that Bergdahl receives the care, time and space he needs to reintegrate.

DOD Statement on Sergeant Bergdahl
June 13, 2014 - Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby:

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has arrived at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. While there, he will continue the next phase of his reintegration process. There is no timeline for this process. Our focus remains on his health and well-being. Secretary Hagel is confident that the Army will continue to ensure that Sgt. Bergdahl receives the care, time and space he needs to complete his recovery and reintegration.


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