POW is free: Family, hometown rejoice

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POW is free: Family, hometown rejoice

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Bob Bergdahl, as Jani Bergdahl, stands at left, during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Saturday, May 31, 2014 about the release of their son, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, from captivity. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama smiles with Jani Bergdahl, as Bob Bergdahl stands at right, during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Saturday, May 31, 2014 about the release of their son, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama looks to Jani Bergdahl and Bob Bergdahl, the parents of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Saturday, May 31, 2014, as Bob Bergdahl speaks about the release of their son. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Jani Bergdahl, left, and Bob Bergdahl, walk with President Barack Obama for a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Saturday, May 31, 2014 about the release of their son, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Jani Bergdahl, mother of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, watches as President Barack Obama speaks about the release of her son, during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

In an undated handout photo, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was taken prisoner in Afghanistan in June of 2009. Bergdahl was released in good condition on May 31, 2014 in exchange for five Taliban prisoners held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after negotiations carried out by Qatari intermediaries, according to U.S. officials. (U.S. Army via The New York Times)

Diane Walker takes a picture of a sign celebrating U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release in front of Zaney's coffee shop in Hailey, Idaho. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green)

Signs celebrating U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release hang on the front of Zaney's coffee shop in Hailey, Idaho, his hometown, on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green)

Sue Martin, facing camera, owner of Zaney's coffee shop in Hailey, Idaho gets a hug from friend Bill Butler after hearing the news of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green)

Sue Martin, owner of Zaney's coffee shop in Hailey, Idaho watches President Barack Obama's news conference announcing the release of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Bergdahl, who had worked at the coffee shop on and off for two years, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green)

This Saturday, May 31, 2014 photo shows a large display of support for U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl inside Zaney's coffee shop in Hailey, Idaho, his hometown. Bergdahl, who worked at the coffee shop on and off for two years, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green)

Sue Martin and Stephanie O'Neill give a news conference to celebrate news of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Hailey, Idaho, his hometown. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Drew Nash)

Idaho State Sen. Michelle Stennett hugs Debbie Oneill to celebrate news of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Hailey, Idaho, his hometown. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Drew Nash)

Sue Martin, center right, owner of Zaney's coffee shop, hugs Jane Drussel to celebrate news of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Hailey, Idaho, his hometown. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Drew Nash)

Sondra Van Ert, co-owner of Baldy Sports, hangs a sign celebrating news of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Hailey, Idaho, his hometown. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Ashley Smith)

Lee McCune, right, talks with Sherry Horton, center, and Tanya Olson to celebrate the news of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Hailey, Idaho, his hometown. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. McCune, who knows Bergdahl, has worn yellow bracelets to show support during his captivity. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Ashley Smith)

Sondra Van Ert, co-owner of Baldy Sports, ties balloons to a bike trailer in front of her store to celebrate the news of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Hailey, Idaho, his hometown. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Ashley Smith)

Hailey, Idaho residents Steven Linden, left, and Jeff Engelhardt laugh with each other while talking about the news of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's release on Saturday, May 31, 2014. "I am so glad it is done. It could have gone a million other ways. Praise the Lord." said Linden. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green)

President Barack Obama, center, walks with Jani Bergdahl, left, and Bob Bergdahl, right, to the Oval Office White House in Washington, Saturday, May 31, 2014, after speaking about the release of their son, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama, center, walks with Jani Bergdahl, left, and Bob Bergdahl, right, to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Saturday, May 31, 2014, after speaking about the release of their son, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Bob Bergdahl, as Jani Bergdahl, stands at left, during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Saturday, May 31, 2014 about the release of their son, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, from captivity. Bergdahl, 28, had been held prisoner by the Taliban since June 30, 2009. He was handed over to U.S. special forces by the Taliban in exchange for the release of five Afghan detainees held by the United States. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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