Big news today about Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army sergeant who was held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan for five years after he left his Army post: He’s been charged by the U.S. military with desertion and “misbehavior before the enemy,” and could get life in prison if convicted. Here’s the latest AP report. The AP reports that Bergdahl also could face a dishonorable discharge, reduction in rank and forfeiture of all his pay if convicted.

The Hailey man is still on active duty with the Army in Texas; his case now goes to an Article 32 hearing, a proceeding that’s similar to a grand jury. From there, it could be referred to a court-martial and go to trial. Bergdahl was freed from his long captivity in exchange for five Taliban prisoners last May.

Blaine County Commissioner Larry Schoen told the AP today that Bergdahl and his family still have the community's support. Schoen said residents will accept the results of the military investigation and let the judicial process run its course, and the community will focus on supporting the family and not be distracted by Bergdahl's "difficult and complicated story."