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Iraqi Family Identifies Their Son As ISIS Teen At Center Of Navy War Crimes Trial

Khaled Jamal Abdullah after running away from home to pledge allegiance to ISIS and join the militant group as a fighter. He had just turned 16. Jamal Abdullah Naser hide caption

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Iraqi Family Identifies Their Son As ISIS Teen At Center Of Navy War Crimes Trial

October 29, 2020 • The name of the young ISIS fighter was not revealed in U.S. court proceedings, and the records are sealed. NPR has identified the fighter with the help of Iraqi officials and the teenager's family.

Iraqi Family Identifies Their Son As ISIS Teen At Center Of Navy War Crimes Trial

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Defense Secretary Says Trump Ordered Him To Let Eddie Gallagher Retire As Navy SEAL

Defense Secretary Mark Esper, pictured in October, told reporters at the Defense Department on Monday that President Trump ordered him to ensure that Eddie Gallagher retained his Navy SEAL Trident pin. Virginia Mayo/AP hide caption

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Defense Secretary Says Trump Ordered Him To Let Eddie Gallagher Retire As Navy SEAL

November 25, 2019 • The order from the commander in chief has put an end to proceedings that could have stripped the Navy SEAL of his Trident pin.

Despite Trump Support, Navy Board May Strip Eddie Gallagher Of SEAL Status

Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher had his former rank reinstalled less than a week ago. Now he could soon be stripped of his status as a Navy SEAL. Gregory Bull/AP hide caption

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Despite Trump Support, Navy Board May Strip Eddie Gallagher Of SEAL Status

November 20, 2019 • The president championed the Navy SEAL's cause and restored him to his former rank. But days later, top Navy officials said Gallagher may lose his standing as a member of the elite fighting force.