Bowe Bergdahl

In Birthday Message, POW's Parents Promise To Bring Him Home

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:16:03 +0000

The parents of Idaho soldier Bowe Bergdahl are hoping a message they recorded for his 27th birthday will reach him in captivity.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Turns 27 In Enemy Hands

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:32:47 +0000

Captured U.S. soldier Bowe Bergdahl turns 27 Thursday.

Militants Say Terrorist Listing Will Add To Idaho POW's 'Hardships'

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:52:49 +0000

Commanders of the militant Haqqani Network say the U.S. decision to designate the group as a terrorist organization could have repercussions for a captive Idaho soldier. That’s according to reports out Friday from Reuters and NBC.

NPR: Taliban Receptive To Talks To Free Idaho Soldier

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:24:21 +0000

NPR is reporting the Taliban has shown a “change of heart” that could pave the way toward the release of Northwest soldier Bowe Bergdahl. The Army sergeant from Hailey, Idaho, was captured in Afghanistan three years ago. He’s the only known U.S. prisoner of war.

Report Renews Hopes For Release Of Captured Idaho Soldier

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:18:17 +0000

A report this week from Reuters news service raises hopes there may be progress in efforts to get an Idaho soldier in Taliban captivity back onto U.S. soil. But the news about renewed negotiations also shows Bowe Bergdahl’s freedom is a key part of peace talks in Afghanistan.

'Quiet, Thoughtful' Soldier From Hailey, Idaho Enters Fourth Year In Captivity

Jessica Robinson — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:48:33 +0000

Saturday marks three years since a Northwest soldier was captured by the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl -- now 26 years old -- is the nation’s only soldier known to be in enemy hands.

Parents Of Captured Idaho Soldier Want Prisoner Swap

Jessica Robinson — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:10:18 +0000

The Idaho parents of the only U.S. soldier in Taliban captivity say they want the Obama administration to negotiate a prisoner swap to bring their son home. Bob and Jani Bergdahl broke their long silence in new interviews, hoping to build public pressure for a deal.

Talks To Free Idaho Soldier Dashed In Killing Spree Aftermath

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:50:38 +0000

The deteriorating situation in Afghanistan may hinder the most likely avenue for bringing a captured Northwest soldier home safely. Bowe Bergdahl of Hailey, Idaho, is the only known U.S. soldier in Taliban captivity.