He either died on the hike or worse he deserted.
On the eve of deployment to Afghanistan.
This happens every year all over the country.
People go hiking alone in very dangerous conditions.
Many times they have no radio equipment, survival gear, or emergency rations.
Because, you know, nothing could possibly go wrong. Right?
Sometimes they bring kids alone with them.
I will never understand it? Foolish actions = bad rewards.
And this guy was a platoon leader too.
