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Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who officials say abandoned his post in Afghanistan before he was captured by the Taliban and held for five years, will face a preliminary hearing in September for a possible court martial.

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Bergdahl Hearing Postponed Until September

3:48pm June 04, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The hearing that will decide whether the U.S. Army sergeant accused of desertion will face a court martial has been pushed back from July to September.

(Left) Sgt. William Shemin distinguished himself with bravery under fire during World War I. (Right) Sgt. Henry Johnson of the 369th Infantry Regiment was awarded the French Croix de Guerre for bravery while outnumbered during a battle with German soldier

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Harlem Hellfighter And Jewish Soldier Get Long-Overdue Medals Of Honor

4:59pm June 02, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Historians say Sgts. Henry Johnson and William Shemin hadn't been properly recognized for their bravery under fire.

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Army OKs Female Soldiers For Ranger Training Program

1:59pm January 15, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

For the first time ever, 60 women will participate in the grueling program. It's part of an effort by Pentagon officials to determine whether women can be assigned to ground combat units.