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Donald Trump November 24, 2019

GOP senator 'very comfortable' with Trump making decision on Navy SEAL's fate

Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., defended President Trump taking action on reviewing the case of disgraced Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher – saying he was “very comfortable” with the president making the final choice on whether Gallagher will keep his rank despite objections from top naval brass.

Navy November 23, 2019

Navy secretary threatened to resign over Trump's request, but not top SEAL commander: officials

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer threatened to resign if the Navy was not allowed to go through with an administrative review board next month to determine if Eddie Gallagher could remain a SEAL, multiple Navy officials confirm to Fox News. 

US November 21, 2019

Navy pauses Eddie Gallagher review that could lead to loss of SEAL trident

The Navy has paused a review to determine whether to remove SEAL Eddie Gallagher's Trident pin following his highly publicized war crimes case after President Trump demanded the halt on Thursday. 

Fox Nation November 21, 2019

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher's family pleads with military after Trump defense: 'Let my brother go!'

The brother of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher pleaded with military leadership to let his brother retire with dignity, as President Trump redoubled his support for the embattled SEAL.

Fox Nation November 21, 2019

Army lieutenant pardoned by Trump made this request after getting out of jail

Army First Lt. Clint Lorance served six years in Leavenworth prison before President Trump pardoned him last week, and the soldier had one request upon his release.

Navy November 19, 2019

Eddie Gallagher faces review, potential loss of SEAL Trident, senior US defense official says

The top admiral in the Navy plans to announce a review in which peers will determine whether to remove SEAL Eddie Gallagher's Trident pin following his highly publicized war crimes case, a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News on Tuesday.

Fox News Flash November 16, 2019

Former Green Beret Maj. Mat Golsteyn praises Trump's 'courage' for pardon, says he woke up 'incredibly stunned'

Former Green Beret officer Maj. Mat Golsteyn said the president showed "an incredible display of courage" Saturday after President Trump intervened in several military war crimes cases -- including granting clemency for his own case. 

OPINION November 8, 2019

Reps. Hunter and Gohmert: War crimes charges against 3 military combat veterans should be thrown out by Trump

President Trump should throw out war crimes charges against three brave former members of the U.S. military who risked their lives to defend our country and were unjustly charged.

Afghanistan November 5, 2019

Maj. Matthew Golsteyn's family reacts to word of potential Trump action, fearing Afghanistan trip

The family of a decorated Army Green Beret who is charged with premeditated murder in the 2010 death of a suspected Taliban bomb maker is speaking out after an announcement that President Trump is expected to take "imminent" action in his case. The development came as Maj. Matt Golsteyn was preparing to travel to Afghanistan to confront his alleged accusers, a bizarre twist in the case following a motion by the prosecution last month, according to his family.

Military Trials October 29, 2019

Navy upholds sentence reducing rank of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher for posing with corpse

The Navy on Tuesday upheld the sentence of decorated Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher for posing with the body of an Islamic State (ISIS) captive in Iraq in 2017.

Navy October 22, 2019

Naval Academy midshipman charged with sexual assault of sleeping classmates

A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman and onetime Navy soccer team player was hit with charges including sexual assault after investigators accused him of breaking into dorm rooms or berthing areas to attack female classmates at least four times, according to court documents released Tuesday.