WASHINGTON - The war crimes case against a Navy SEAL that drew the attention of President Donald Trump and conservative activists has cost the Secretary of the Navy his job. Shortly after that, the president directed Navy Secretary Richard Spencer to release Gallagher from the brig in San Diego, where he was being held pending trial. Esper on Monday said he remains concerned, based on the Gallagher case and others, that service members are not properly trained in ethical standards. Green, the top SEAL commander, has ordered a review of discipline among the ranks following a number of instances of misconduct, including the Gallagher case. Trump has nominated his U.S. ambassador to Norway, Kenneth Braithwaite, to serve as his next Navy secretary.

Source: thestar November 25, 2019 21:56 UTC