Nepalese climber shocked by climate change effects
A former special forces soldier has taken the notion that "records are meant to be broken" to a whole new level.
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SEAL at center of war crimes case retires from Navy as planned
Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher has retired from the Navy, capping off a career that gained national attention when President Donald Trump controversially intervened in a war crimes case on his behalf.
Navy issues memo stressing ethical behavior
US Navy leadership is emphasizing "responsibility for ethical and professional behavior" in the wake of a controversy over President Donald Trump's intervention in a war crimes case involving a Navy SEAL and the subsequent ousting of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer.
Worry rises in military over Trump's decision-making
Tensions that have been mounting for months between some of the nation's most senior military officers and President Donald Trump are boiling over after his decision to intervene in the cases of three service members accused of war crimes.
Trump taps US Ambassador to Norway to be his new Navy secretary
President Donald Trump has tapped Kenneth Braithwaite, his ambassador to Norway, to replace ousted Navy Secretary Richard Spencer amid unprecedented tensions between top military leaders and the White House over a controversial case involving a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes.
Esper 'flabbergasted' to learn of Navy secretary's secret WH outreach
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he was "flabbergasted" to discover that then-Navy Secretary Richard Spencer had been working a White House back channel to resolve a standoff over controversial Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher.
Navy secretary forced out as military tensions with Trump rise
In an extraordinary move, the Pentagon chief "fired" the Navy secretary Sunday for going outside his chain of command by proposing a "secret agreement with the White House," according to a senior defense official.
Navy official says White House won't intervene
The Navy was notified the White House will not intervene to stop an ongoing review of whether SEAL Eddie Gallagher should be kicked out, a Navy official and a military official confirmed to CNN on Sunday.
Military leaders raised concerns with White House after Trump SEAL tweet
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley have raised serious concerns with the White House in the last 48 hours after President Donald Trump signaled he would block the Navy from ejecting Eddie Gallagher from the SEALs, an administration official told CNN.
Navy secretary says SEAL review should proceed despite Trump's opposition
Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer said Friday that a military review of the status of Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher should proceed despite President Donald Trump tweeting Thursday that Gallagher should not lose it, a possible outcome of the review.
Trump won't allow Navy to punish SEAL who posed with dead body
President Donald Trump has once again weighed in on potential disciplinary action against Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, appearing to override a Navy decision to initiate a review that could result i
Esper to urge Trump not to intervene in war crimes cases
Defense Secretary Mark Esper will urge President Donald Trump not to dismiss or change the sentences of service members facing war crimes allegations, CNN has learned.
US offers $5 million rewards for info on deadly Niger ambush attackers
The US State Department announced Friday that it was offering two "up to $5 million" rewards for information leading to the capture of ISIS in the Greater Sahara militants that were responsible for the October 4, 2017 ambush in Niger that killed four American soldiers and sparked a lengthy investigation into the incident's circumstances.
US service member killed in Afghanistan
A US Green Beret was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, the 17th American to be killed in combat there this year.
Navy SEAL commander orders changes
In the wake of several high-profile scandals -- including allegations of sexual assault and cocaine use against Navy SEAL team members -- the admiral overseeing the Navy SEALs has ordered a series of immediate changes.
Navy SEAL scandals prompt broad review of ethics, culture
In the wake of several high-profile scandals, including allegations of sexual assault and cocaine use against Navy SEAL team members, the four-star general in charge of all US special operations has ordered a review of the culture and ethics of the elite units.
Top US Navy SEAL to commanders: 'We have a problem'
The top US Navy SEAL recently sent a blistering letter to the force, writing in boldface type, "We have a problem," following several high profile incidents of alleged misbehavior by the US Navy's elite service members, CNN has learned.
SEAL team ordered home from ISIS fight due to alleged misbehavior
The US military is taking the rare step of sending home an elite team of Navy SEALs from Iraq due to "a perceived deterioration of good order and discipline" that caused a military commander to lose
Green Beret dies in combat in Afghanistan
A Green Beret who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan died Saturday during combat operations in Afghanistan, according to US Army special operations spokesman Lt. Col. Loren Bymer.
Navy SEAL sentenced to reduction in rank, partial pay
Navy SEAL team leader Eddie Gallagher will be demoted in rank and his pay will be reduced for posing for a photo with a dead ISIS prisoner, a jury decided Wednesday.
Navy SEAL not guilty of murder in ISIS detainee's death
Decorated Navy SEAL team leader Eddie Gallagher was acquitted of nearly all charges in the death of an ISIS prisoner in Iraq, including premeditated murder.
Fate of Navy SEAL accused in ISIS detainee stabbing in hands of jury
A jury began deliberations Monday afternoon in the murder trial of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who is accused of stabbing a prisoner to death in Iraq.
Closing arguments set for Monday in murder trial of Navy SEAL
Closing arguments are expected to begin Monday in the trial of Chief Special Warfare Operator Eddie Gallagher, a Navy SEAL accused of stabbing an ISIS prisoner to death, among other violations of military law.
Testimony ends in Navy SEAL's murder trial
Testimony in the military trial of a Navy SEAL accused of fatally stabbing a prisoner in Iraq two years ago has concluded.
