Navy SEAL Chief Who Defied Trump Steps Down For New Assignment

The head of Naval Special Warfare has changed commanders. Rear Adm. Collin Green, who had been at the center of a confrontation between the White House and Navy, is changing posts.

Last fall, many thought Green’s career might be over when he supported a review board to remove Edward Gallagher from the Navy SEALs. Gallagher was convicted of a single count during his war crimes trial in July. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer eventually did resign after President Trump ordered the Navy to stop the removal process.