“Taliban Release Video of Captured US Soldier”
May 05, 2011
Associated Press
WASHINGTON
SNIPPET: “The release is the fifth since Bergdahl was captured in June 2009. The beginning portion — with Bergdhal just standing beside Sangin — was released in December.
Army spokesman Gary Tallman said officials are studying the video and agreed it appears old.”
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www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14580
MMEDIATE RELEASE No. 518-11
June 16, 2011
Army Promotes Missing-Captured Soldier
The Army announced today the promotion of a soldier listed as Missing-Captured while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom to the rank of sergeant effective June 12, 2011.
Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl, 25, is assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.
This is Bergdahl’s second promotion since he was listed as Missing-Captured on June 30, 2009. He was promoted to the rank of specialist on June 12, 2010.