Alaska Soldier Capture By Taliban Receives Second Promotion

The U.S. Army announced his promotion to sergeant on Friday, however Bowe Bergdahl is still listed as missing-captured.

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Story Created: Jun 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM AKDT

Alaskan soldier Bowe Bergdahl, 25, who is believed to still be held by the Taliban, was promoted for the second time since his capture in Afghanistan last June; he now holds the rank of sergeant.

Bergdahl was serving with the parachute infantry regiment of the 425th based out of Fort Richardson when he was captured.

The U.S. Army announced his promotion Friday, however the soldier is still listed as missing-captured.

The Taliban last acknowledged that they were holding the national guardsman last December in a video.

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Anonymous said on Monday, Jun 20 at 12:16 PM

Might want to relook something, the soldier as an active duty soldier, not National Guard.

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