Video Surfaces of Bergdahl Being Released to U.S. Special Forces

June 4, 2014

Video Surfaces of Bergdahl Being Released to U.S. Special Forces

by Donna Miller in Headlines, military 4 Comments

This video purports to show the moment of release of Bowe Bergdahl to U.S. personnel who arrived by helicopter, shook a few hands, and whisked the AWOL soldier away over the dusty hills of the surrounding hostile territory.

We have written a lot here on Victory Girls about these developments in the last few days. Much remains to be seen as this mysterious man is returned to the United States and, hopefully, the truth as to what happened with him is sought in earnest.

What struck me as I watched this video is that the men aboard that helicopter risked their lives to fly into that hostile territory, not knowing if there was an ambush set up or if they themselves would make it out alive. I have the utmost admiration for all of those who serve in our military. But watching this video of the brave men who effectuated this rescue brought tears to my eyes.If you did not catch the details, watch again and note these scenes:

bergdahl — Clean shaven Bergdahl sits in truck waiting for arrival of U.S. troops

bergdahl2 — Bergdahl with native clothing on stands with supposed captors

bergdahl3 — U.S. helicopter appears over the mountain

bergdahl4 — U.S. personnel approach the enemy and shake hands

bergdahl5 — U.S. agent places protective arm around Bergdahl

bergdahl6 — U.S. agents lead Bergdahl to helicopter. One agent faces captors until Bergdahl is a safe distance away.

bergdahl7 — Agent drops down to Bergdahl’s feet, unclear what he is doing.

bergdahl8 — Bergdahl is assisted onto chopper, others follow behind in protective manner.

bergdahl9 — Vulnerable helicopter lifts off, easy target if the enemy had chosen to take them out.

I hope their families and loved ones know that these rescuers did our country proud in carrying out these risky orders. May God bless all of them! And may Bergdahl get the justice that we deserve.

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Written by Donna Miller

4 Comments

Jodi says:

June 4, 2014 at 7:58 am

Fantastic post, Donna. These photos are incredible. Once again, our troops placed themselves in harm’s way for this *insert noun.*

On a side note: Too bad he didn’t *accidentally* fall out the open door following liftoff.

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- Donna says:
  
  June 5, 2014 at 9:16 am
  
  I had the exact same thought (wish) about Bergdahl “accidentally” falling out!
  
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cryptical says:

June 5, 2014 at 12:48 pm

The “protective arm” and the pause at the helicopter were pat-downs to make sure he wasn’t wearing explosives.

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Donna says:

June 5, 2014 at 1:20 pm

I just watched the full 17 minute video out out by the Taliban as a propaganda piece. Indeed, the pat-down was a hurried affair, and they flew right into the midst of rocket-propelled grenades and other heavy artillery. Some are questioning why the Special Forces were seemingly sloppy in how they handled this. It’s hard to say what they SHOULD have done since the President ordered them to go in and get the man…. Still very fishy stuff to be looked into.

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