Both soldiers were deployed with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, which is currently conducting ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.
Adm. Alvin Holsey's retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats.
Democrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.
Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr. was relieved from his duties “due to a loss of confidence" in his ability to lead the Brigade of Midshipmen, the school said.
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