The American soldier who walked across the border from Canada and surrendered to U.S. agents for military desertion is a U.S. Army sergeant with the 82nd Airborne who sought refugee protection in Canada 16 years ago to avoid another combat tour in Afghanistan.

Christopher Vassey sought asylum here to avoid another tour of Afghanistan, criticizing American war tactics: “I had to make a choice.”{ai:summary}<p>A U.S. Army sergeant from the 82nd Airborne, who sought refuge in Canada 16 years ago to escape deployment to Afghanistan, has surrendered to U.S. authorities for military desertion after crossing the border. </p><p>The soldier's actions highlight ongoing issues related to military service and desertion. #military</p>

Exclusive: Arrested U.S. Army deserter fled hard-fighting airborne unit for Canada 16 years ago

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