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  • Posted by Maphesdus 9 years, 9 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 9 years, 9 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 j_IR1776wg 9 years, 9 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 9 years, 9 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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