But there were three other SEALs involved here who - they may remove their tridents as well - who oversaw Gallagher. And it might not mean much for Gallagher, who perhaps will retire. It's a great honor to have the trident, just like it is to wear the Army's green beret. Green, talking about doing now?īOWMAN: Well, they're talking about removing the trident, the symbol of the Navy SEAL. SHAPIRO: So seemingly in response to President Trump's action, what is the top Navy SEAL, Rear Adm. The president noted in his statement that Gallagher had been awarded a Bronze Star for valor and was being assigned to an important position as an instructor. And President Trump, of course, last week, ordered the military to restore his rank to chief petty officer. He was convicted, as you say, of a minor charge - of posing with a captive's corpse. Recap his case for us.īOWMAN: Well, Eddie Gallagher, a Navy SEAL, was acquitted of killing an Iraqi teenager with a hunting knife and other charges. SHAPIRO: First, tell us about the SEAL, Eddie Gallagher. NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman is here in the studio with more. Collin Green is making moves to oust that SEAL and three others. A few days ago, President Trump cleared a SEAL who had been accused of war crimes and convicted of posing with a captive's corpse. The elite military force will decide on its own who meets its standards. Turning now to another story - the nation's top Navy SEAL has a message for fellow SEALs and maybe for the White House.
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