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have discovered since then that the mission was looking for belgdahl and his front vehicle ran over an ied. they were working to free the vehicle when he saw the glint of the rpg and warned his group. he pushed two guys down and fell on top of them. he was, he took a direct hit in the back. >> were they telling you this at the time? that your son died looking for someone that may have dez yeertedyeert -- desserted? >> no. they told us they were looking for highly ranking taliban. we found out the truth may 30th, when the news broke. the battle buddies started e
everybody knew that he was -- he had deserted, right? there was no ambiguity. i talked to a lot of his platoon mates. they've been on numerous times. nobody had any doubt he left of his own he deserted. yeah. >> this is your son we're talking about here. you know, mrs. andrews you lost your son here. in this search. correct? >> yes. >> explain. >> we did. >> they were on a mission and we have discovered since then that the mission was looking for belgdahl and his front vehicle ran over an ied. they were working to free the vehicle when he saw the glint of the rpg and warned his group. he pushed two guys down and fell on top of them. he was, he took a direct hit in the back. >> were they telling you this at