Navy To Review Whether Edward Gallagher Should Be Removed From SEALs

Navy To Review Whether Edward Gallagher Should Be Removed From SEALs

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President Trump reversed the demotion of Navy SEAL Gallagher, who posed with a dead ISIS prisoner. The Navy plans to remove Gallagher's Trident pin, symbolizing his SEAL status, as a rebuke to Trump's decision. A board will recommend whether to remove Gallagher and three other SEALs, who were his supervising officers during the trial where Gallagher was acquitted of war crimes. The Navy's action is not a rank demotion. Trump's decision ignored the Pentagon's advice, potentially undermining military judicial integrity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Trump take regarding Navy SEAL Gallagher?

He dismissed Gallagher from the Navy.

He awarded Gallagher a medal of honor.

He reversed Gallagher's demotion in rank.

He promoted Gallagher to a higher rank.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol is associated with an official Navy SEAL?

A SEAL insignia

A Navy badge

A Trident pin

A Medal of Valor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between being removed as a SEAL and a demotion in rank?

Demotion is a higher rank.

Demotion is not a removal from the force.

Removal is not a demotion in rank.

Removal is a higher rank.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Pentagon advise against President Trump's interference?

It would result in a pay cut.

It might undermine military judicial integrity.

It could cause a public scandal.

It could lead to a promotion.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the other individuals facing removal from the force along with Gallagher?

Gallagher's family members

Gallagher's supervising officers

Other SEAL team members

Navy officials